Manchester United are moving boldly into a new era under Ruben Amorim, with transfer business accelerating and pre-season preparations in full swing.
While the current squad gears up for a crucial 2025/26 campaign, one former Red Devil has reminded fans of the physical toll left behind by elite-level football.
Sir David Beckham, once the heartbeat of United’s right flank, continues to draw headlines nearly two decades after leaving Old Trafford—this time for something off the pitch.
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Beckham’s legacy remains etched in club history, and his enduring impact has been brought back into focus following a quiet but significant personal update.
The former United midfielder recently underwent a secret operation to repair a wrist injury originally sustained during a friendly between England and South Africa back in 2003.
Despite playing on at the time—setting up a goal for future England boss Gareth Southgate—Sir David Beckham only recently discovered that a dissolvable screw used in his arm had never properly disintegrated.
The embedded screw had reportedly caused discomfort for years, which Beckham had largely ignored, believing it was just part of the post-career wear and tear he’s spoken about in past interviews.
According to the Sun, the Beckham family revealed the 50-year-old finally opted for surgery after the pain became “quite unbearable” in recent months.
His wife, Victoria, remained by his side throughout the procedure, later posting a heartfelt “get well soon daddy” message to Instagram along with a picture of Beckham smiling in a blue sling.
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The operation was said to have gone smoothly, and Beckham is now recovering well and in “great spirits,” according to close insiders.
The Manchester United legend has never shied away from the impact of his playing career on his body, previously revealing he needed three cortisone injections in his ankle to feature in his final Real Madrid appearance.
He also once disclosed that a severe back injury suffered while at LA Galaxy had left him briefly immobilised.
Beckham’s post-football life has continued at full tilt—ranging from business ventures and media work to ownership duties at Inter Miami, all while being knighted and honoured as one of England’s greats.
For fans at Old Trafford, this update is yet another reminder of the relentless physical demands that came with Beckham’s brilliance in a red shirt.
His surgery may have been long overdue, but the resilience he’s shown is nothing new to those who watched him rise from the Class of ’92 to global stardom.
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