David Beckham's move to LA Galaxy back in 2007 shocked the football world - but the complex and unique deal he negotiated would go on to save him a vast nine-figure sum.
The England legend opted to move to Major League Soccer from Real Madrid, signing a five-year contract with the Galaxy. He took a 70 per cent pay cut to make the move, with his salary set at £5.4million per year, down from the £16.6m he was earning at the Santiago Bernabeu.
While his weekly pay cheque was smaller than he was accustomed to, Beckham was able to negotiate several different clauses which would end up helping him earn far more money. As well as a clause that saw him earn a percentage of all team revenue, the winger struck a deal with the MLS itself.
