“Beatles and Elvis Rolled Up in One” – ‘David Beckham Mania’ After Real Madrid Move Recalled by Ex-Premier League Star

David Beckham‘s move to Real Madrid in 2003 was one of the most discussed transfers in soccer history. Back then, the 48-year-old was at the peak of his career, having won several elite titles with Manchester United. He was also a global icon, with fans all over the world. After the colossal transfer to La Casa Blanca, David Beckham went on an Asia tour, as the English superstar had a huge fanbase out there. After 20 long years, a former Premier League star has recalled the incident and details about how he felt about Beckham.

Back then, Real Madrid was enjoying their Galácticos era, signing the biggest soccer stars in the world. The complete focus of the Madrid Football Club was to establish complete dominance over European football. The President of Inter Miami was the perfect fit for them, and his arrival was met with great fanfare, especially in Asia.

A time when David Beckham ruled the hearts of fans

The British Superstar’s move to Los Blancos proved that the biggest clubs in the world were ready to spend whatever it took to sign the best players. Beckham’s transfer was completed on July 1, 2003. It helped the club establish its position as the global powerhouse that it is today. In late July 2003, La Casa Blanca went on a tour to Asia as part of pre-season training. Moreover, they wanted to capitalize on the English star’s immense marketing appeal in Asia, where Beckham had a huge fanbase. His reception upon arriving at Kunming Airport in southern China created a huge buzz and was mentioned as ‘Beckham-mania in China.’

Recently, former Premier League star Jason Cundy recalled the incident while talking on talkSPORT. He said, “David Beckham was going to be a superstar. We didn’t know how big a superstar he was going to turn out to be. In fact, I actually forgot how big a star he was. I said it was a little bit like when they went over to Asia.“

He continued, “When he went out and toured with Real Madrid. When he made that move, it was like the Beatles and Elvis rolled up in one. He was enormous. Billboards everywhere. It was David Beckham Mania, and I forgot how big he was, a superstar”. David Beckham was indeed a big name in Asian countries, and Real Madrid knew how to use him to popularize their club in different parts of the world. A lot of years have passed and many things have changed. Interestingly, Beckham now wants his old club, Manchester United, to gain back its stability.

The co-owner of Inter Miami feels Manchester United lacks stability

Manchester United has been facing obstacles to winning the Premier League title for the past few years. Their goal for now is to qualify for the Champions League and stay in the limelight. United has spent a fortune on transfers, but many feel that the owners have not invested in other important areas. This has led to huge criticism from many, including their former player, David Beckham.

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Recently, the 48-year-old addressed this issue and said that Manchester United is one of the biggest clubs in the world, but now it lacks stability. He said, “At the moment there’s no stability [in Manchester United]. We need to get the talk back on the field, rather than off it.” Presently, most of the soccer legend’s focus is on building Inter-Miami. However, he is ready to be a part of the Red Devils by becoming the ambassador of the club with the potential new owners.

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