Los Angeles:  Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber denied Monday that he has made any statements regarding David Beckham's possible departure from Real Madrid before his contract expires June 30.

The issue became more intense over the weekend when Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello said Saturday that Beckham would not play again for the Spanish club, merely train with the team until his deal expires.

While Beckham's wife Victoria visiting Los Angeles last weekend, speculation began of a Real contract buyout by the Los Angeles Galaxy, who made a five-year deal worth 250 million dollars with the 31-year-old English midfielder.

Such a move would seem logical given the huge interest in Beckham around the entire MLS. It would allow Beckham to play with the Galaxy when the MLS season begins in April rather than waiting until mid-season for his US-league debut.

But Garber backed off any notion of such a move and dismissed any comments attributed to him or anyone in MLS regarding a possible early arrival of Beckham in the league.

"David Beckham remains a member of the Real Madrid club until his contract expires June 30," Garber said in a statement.

"Unless otherwise informed, we are looking forward to welcoming David this summer following the end of his contract with Real Madrid.

"There have been many recent reports from the news media that have attributed incorrect quotes from my office, including fabricated quotes that were attributed directly to me earlier today," he said.

"I am out of the country in Mexico and have not spoken with any journalists since the afternoon of January 13. We hope that journalists will be respectful and professional with covering this story," he said.