It would be impossible to argue that the move has been an unqualified success but Beckham – with the help of two loan spells at Milan – has managed to maintain his sharpness and would probably have figured for England in the 2010 World Cup had it not been for a serious injury.
So, with that in mind, we bring you the best images for Beckham's time in LA.
David Beckham In LA
Wax figures of David Beckham and Victoria Beckham are unveiled at Madame Tussauds in New York City, USA on January 23, 2007.
David Beckham, Phil Neville, Romeo Beckham, Brooklyn Beckham and Joanne Beckham watch Los Angeles Galaxy defeat the CF Pachuca during the SuperLiga tournament first game day at the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles, on July 24, 2007.
David Beckham celebrates after scoring a free kick against D.C. United during the SuperLiga semi-final at the Home Depot Center on August 15, 2007. It was Beckham's first goal for the team.
Beckham is tripped by Dave van den Bergh during the match between New York Red Bulls and LA Galaxy at Giants Stadium on August 18, 2007.
Beckham grimaces as he falls in the first half of the SuperLiga final between LA Galaxy and CF Pachuca at the Home Depot Center on August 29, 2007. Beckham left the game after straining his right knee when falling over the ball.
David and Victoria Beckham watch the Los Angeles Lakers play the Los Angeles Clippers on April 10, 2008.
Beckham watches the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Hornets basketball game with his sons Brooklyn (left) and Romeo (right) on April 11, 2008.
San Jose Earthquakes fans chant anti-David Beckham slogans at the start of an MLS game against the Los Angeles Galaxy at the McAfee Coliseum on June 14, 2008.
Actor Tobey Maguire (right) looks over at Beckham and his son Brooklyn as they watch Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals June 15, 2008, in Los Angeles.
Beckham and basketball player Candace Parker at the 2008 ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on July 16, 2008.
