AC Milan coach Massimo Allegri has no desire to bring former England international David Beckham back to the San Siro for a third time.
The 35-year-old LA Galaxy midfielder has enjoyed two spells with the Rossoneri in the last two seasons but injured his Achilles tendon in March and was forced to miss this summer's World Cup finals.
Asked if Beckham would be returning to AC Milan this season, Allegri said:"I do not think so.
"He is now recovering from a very bad injury and at that age I think it is very difficult to come back."
Beckham has said he hopes to return to fitness in September – two months ahead of schedule.
Earlier in the week he was linked with a switch to West Ham United but those rumours were swiftly denied.
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