Is it time for Beckham to turn his back on LA for Milan?

David Beckham starts in the Stadio Olimpico! Having not played a competitive fixture since October (some would claim he played his last for Real Madrid) David Beckham produced a solid if not understated performance in AC Milan's 2-2 draw against Roma, to silence some of his critics who were of the opinion he was too slow and too old to play at the highest level once more. I was not one of those critics.

Beckham has clearly made an impression at Milanello with Andrea Pirlo, Clarence Seedorf and Paolo Maldini all commenting on his application in training, which is nothing short of impeccable. A view which I share completely as I feel he is the consummate professional, who's football come first and always looks to prove doubters wrong.

Carlo Ancelotti, when asked about Beckham's inclusion, responded, "He worked hard in training this week and deserved his place. He played well and he has shown us in a small space of time that he is a tactically clever player, serious and well-balanced."
Beckham had been expected to start on the bench, but was played on the right of a three-man midfield, beside Clarence Seedorf and Andrea Pirlo. Taking into account his apparent lack of match fitness, he has done remarkably well, especially against one of the top sides in the league, with the Gazzetta dello Sport and the Corriere dello Sport both giving Beckham a respectable 6/10.

I for one think this loan spell will be of great benefit to both club and player. Beckham will receive the competitive games he wants and needs while giving AC Milan his world-class services in their bid for domestic and European success. Some points to note, will the loan spell be extended? Will he sign permanently? Or will he go back to Los Angeles?

It has been rumoured, if he impresses the Milan staff, the loan spell could be made permanent. Rumours not refuted by Beckham himself, "The agreement is to go back to LA on 8 or 9 March and we'll enjoy it until then and then see," he told BBC Sport.

With Leonardo, AC Milan technical director fuelling these rumors, "We have an agreement that he will stay for two months (but) everything is possible. We will see."

As a player who causes an endless media scrum wherever he goes, questions will be asked every day about his intentions, I hope he stays as I feel he can add masses to the Milan side, maybe even help them win the Scudetto

Will he stay? Will he go? Who knows? Should he stay? Should he go? A matter open to debate .