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| David Beckham will quit football in two years' time after signing a final contract at Real Madrid, according to club president Ramon Calderon. | David Beckham will quit football in two years' time after signing a final contract at Real Madrid, according to club president Ramon Calderon. |
| The 31-year-old former England captain has not been a regular this season but Calderon is confident he will extend his contract, which runs out next year. | The 31-year-old former England captain has not been a regular this season but Calderon is confident he will extend his contract, which runs out next year. |
| Calderon told BBC Radio Five Live: "As far as I know he has decided to retire in two years' time. | Calderon told BBC Radio Five Live: "As far as I know he has decided to retire in two years' time. |
| "It would be fantastic if he would stay with us for the next two years." | "It would be fantastic if he would stay with us for the next two years." |
| Interview: Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon | |
| Calderon insisted Real coach Fabio Capello is an admirer of Beckham, despite restricting him to the substitutes' bench in recent weeks. | Calderon insisted Real coach Fabio Capello is an admirer of Beckham, despite restricting him to the substitutes' bench in recent weeks. |
| He said: "We need him. He's playing very well. The coach trusts him. We hope everything will be arrived at in the next 15 to 20 days to sign the new contract." | He said: "We need him. He's playing very well. The coach trusts him. We hope everything will be arrived at in the next 15 to 20 days to sign the new contract." |