Beckham keeping his options open

Los Angeles Galaxy star David Beckham insists he is undecided about his future ahead of what could be his last game for the MLS champions.

The 115-time England international, preparing for the last leg of Galaxy’s Asia Pacific Tour against A-League side Melbourne Victory, is uncommitted about where he will play next season.

Beckham, 36, has been tipped to join Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain after his five-year stint with the American side comes to an end.

The midfielder said he was yet to begin considering his future but admitted he could come to a decision before Christmas.

“I said I’d get this season and this tour out of the way and then have some family time and obviously make a big decision,” Beckham said before Galaxy training at Melbourne’s Visy Park on Monday.

“I’ve not even started thinking about it yet. I wanted to end this season with a championship and we did that and then I wanted to have some time on this tour – we’ve been able to celebrate it. It’s been nice coming on this tour knowing we’re champions of the MLS.”

“I haven’t really started thinking about (my playing future) yet. Once I get some down time, then I’ll obviously think what is going to be best.”

“I’m going to spend some time with the family and have a good Christmas. I might make (my decision) before it, I might be able to make it after it, but we’ll see.”

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid superstar will feature for Galaxy on the last leg of their tour when they meet two-time Australian champions Victory at Etihad Stadium on Tuesday.

Beckham, who expects Victory to provide Galaxy with a tough test, believes the A-League and the MLS are of a similar standard.

“I think the standard is similar to what it is in the US. The game’s growing like it is in the US and that’s what’s great to see,” Beckham said.

“People around the world are talking about both leagues now and that’s a sign of the growth of the game in both countries.”