David Beckham has revealed that he is looking forward to another spell with Serie A giants AC Milan.

Beckham is heading back to Milan with whom he spent six months earlier this year before returning to the Galaxy and helping them finish the MLS regular season on top of the Western Conference.

"I know that I have to be playing in Europe to have a chance of being in the England squad and I'm honoured that Milan are really keen on that," Beckham said.

"I'm very happy. I had a great time when I was there for six months before. I got treated like I'd been there for many years and it's a great atmosphere there at the club."

Beckham was happy that this year's announcement had proved far less controversial than 12 months ago, when he first joined Milan on loan and then in March when he sought and gained an extension to stay in Italy rather than go back for the start of the MLS season.

He said: "First time around it was a surprise for many people and no-one knew whether I'd be coming back after the three months and then after the six months, so there was a lot of people not knowing what was going on.

"This time it's a lot more organised and a lot more enjoyable."