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Confusion surrounded David Beckhams Real Madrid future on Wednesday after the players spokesman said an interview with Reals sporting director Predrag Mijatovic had been misinterpreted.

Sky Italia said Mijatovic had told the channel Beckhams contract would not be renenwed and that he would leave.

A verbatim translation of the telephone conversation between the interviewer and Mijatovic went as follows:

"Will Beckhams contract be renewed?"

"No (pause) no. Beckhams contract has not been renewed."

But a spokesman for Beckham said: "Ive spoken to Real Madrid about this and they say it is a confusion in the interview with Mijatovic. There is an offer on the table from Real Madrid and we will be meeting to discuss this in the next two days."

Real have been offering the 31-year-old midfielder a two-year extension to his current deal, which ends in June, but said they wanted Beckham to make a quick decision on his future so they can plan for next season.

As of Jan.1, Beckham has been free to talk to other clubs with teams in England, Italy and the United States interested in signing him.