Beckham selects Miami for his new football club

The development was announced at a Wednesday news conference attended by Beckham, MLS Commissioner Don Garber and Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez.

Beckham has scouted sites for a possible stadium for the team and is now looking for investors to contribute towards start-up costs such as ground construction and player acquisitions.

The former England captain said: "This is an exciting time for myself, my family, my friends and partners, and something we are really looking forward to bringing to Miami.

"I wanted to create a team that we could start from scratch and I wanted to create a team that can be very personal.

"Everything I have done throughout my career has been very personal to me, the decisions I have made are all very personal.

"This is a big one but a very personal one, I want to make it my own team.

"Myself and my partners are very excited about this project. Miami is a vibrant city, a city with a lot of passion.

"There was a team here 10 years ago, which unfortunately folded. I know this city is ready for soccer this time around, I know this is going to be successful.

"I have always said throughout my career, whether there are challenges or not, that to be successful you have to work hard. I have worked hard through my whole career and I am going to work hard for this city and for this League, to make this team very successful.

"I am looking forward to spending a lot more time here."