Real Madrid's new president Ramon Calderon assured fans that the club is making efforts to renew former England captain David Beckham' contract.

Beckham's current contract expires in June and, if he hasn't signed a new deal by January, he will be free to negotiate with other clubs.

Calderon said Beckham wants to continue with Madrid, even though the club hasn't won a major trophy since his arrival from Manchester United in 2003.

However, doubts about Beckham's future have increased following several postponements of negotiations earlier this year. Reports have suggested Madrid's aim is to keep him for a further two years, when he will be 34.

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Beckham dropped out of England squad

England manager Steve McClaren dropped David Beckham when he unveiled his first squad for the friendly against Greece on Friday.

"I told David I was looking to change things, looking to go in a different direction, and he wasn't included within that," explained McClaren. >>>Details

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