Beckham even drew criticism from teammate Landon Donovan, who said in a book out this week, Grant Wahl’s “The Beckham Experiment,” that the former England captain gave up on the Galaxy last year and was unprofessional. Beckham, in turn, called Donovan unprofessional for speaking without confronting him first.

At the behest of Galaxy coach Bruce Arena, the pair spoke last Saturday after the team’s 1-0 victory over LA rival Chivas USA.

“We sat down, went through everything, went through everything that had been said,” Beckham recalled. “Landon apologized, and I told him my view on things, and it’s forgot about.”

With the Galaxy performing far better this year — at 5-3-9, they have a chance to make the playoffs — Arena appears at ease that Beckham will integrate himself into the roster without much turmoil.

“Having David on our team is just a fabulous asset. It was a little bit awkward, the loan process, but fully within the conditions of his contract,” said the former U.S. national team coach, who took over at the Galaxy last August. “I’m hopeful that we will prove to everyone that it’s been a great opportunity for not only David, but it will reap benefits for the Galaxy, as well.”

Beckham has the right to terminate his contract after this season. He also has the right to purchase an MLS team in the future, so even if he leaves again, it’s likely he’ll be back.

“What I’ve done for the league so far has been very successful,” he said. “It’s never going to happen over one or two years. It’s going to happen five, 10 years, and, you know, if I’m not playing by the time it takes off and really takes off like we hope it will and like we know it will, then I will still be part of it, because I’m committed to it and I’m committed to the cause.”

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