Okay so he says he has no intent on permanently leaving LA Galaxy for AC Milan, that it's just a three month loan spell to prepare him for Major League Soccer's pre-season but we can all smell a rat.
AC Milan has expressed an interest in extending his stay and say they hope he 'falls in love' with Milan.
Could they all be testing the water before announcing a big move because of the appalling success rate of big name foreigners at the club?
Take a look at the list of those who have gone before Becks and decide for yourself whether Goldenballs will be a hit or a miss.
Hits and misses of AC Milan's foreign legion
Marco Van Basten
1987-1993
Scored 90 goals in 147 games to win three league titles, one European Cup, two Ballon d'Or's and was Serie A top scorer 1989/90.
Hit
Hernan Crespo
2004-2005
Netted 16 goals in just 38 games during a short loan spell. Two of these goals came in the European Cup final against Liverpool.
Miss
Edgar Davids
1996-1997
19 games led to just one goal in a bad move from Ajax, the manager didn't play him and Davids fled to rivals Juventus.
Miss
Marcel Desailly
1993-1998
Seven goals in 164 games winning the European Cup and two league titles also ensures Marcel's status as a legend at Milan.
Hit
Jimmy Greaves
1961-1962
Turned down Newcastle to play in Italy but after 14 games and 9 goals realised he missed home and couldn't settle. Miss
Ruud Gullit
1987-1994
Two spells at Milan led to 38 goals, 125 games, two Euro Cups, two World player, one Euro player and four league titles.
Hit
Kaka
2003-
57 goals from 170 games and counting, Kaka has a Ballon d'Or, the Scudetto, Euro Cup and World player titles to his name.
Hit
Patrick Kluivert
1997-1998
A fatal car crash saw him serve community service for manslaugher, then he was falsely accused of rape. Left after six goals.
Miss
Brian Laudrup
1993-1994
Playing in Italy was a dream turned sour after he was relegated with Fiorentina and then snubbed by Milan selectors.
Miss
Michael Reiziger
1996-1997
Joined from Ajax looking to continue in a rich line of Dutch transfers to Milan but played only ten games after injuries.
Miss
Frank Rijkaard
1988-1993
Still a legend at Milan for his role in defensive midfield. Scored 16 goals in 142 games, won the Euro Cup and Scudetto twice.
Hit
Rivaldo
2002-2003
A period of mutual disapointment, Milan won the Italian and Euro Cups but Rivaldo had very little to do with that success.
Miss
Ronaldo
2007-2008
Suffered a spate of serious injuries following a move from Madrid then got caught in a sexual scandal. Milan released him.
Miss
Rui Costa
2001-2006
Was a fringe player after Kaka came, scored seven goals from 169 games and won countless trophies but is still easily forgotten.
Miss
Clarence Seedorf
2002-
Has won two Euro Cups with Milan the Scudetto, Coppa Italia and the World Club Cup netting 31 goals in 203 outings.
Hit
Andriy Shevchenko
1999-
Spent time away from Milan since 2006 but has now returned to try and topple the club's goalscoring record, he's 47 goals away.
Hit
Jaap Stam
2004-2006
An uneventful tenure in defence saw him tally one goal from 42 games. Won't go down as his most memorable move.
Miss
Patrick Viera
1995-1996
Was perhaps too young after his move from Cannes, stayed in the reserves and played just twice during his stay. miss
George Weah
1995-2000
Won the world player award and then became the only African to win the Ballon d'Or, after 147 games and 58 Milan goals.
Hit
Ronaldinho
2008-
Was accused of partying a bit too hard at Barcelona, which prompted a move to Milan. 12 games and seven goals so far.
Miss
