David Beckham signed Adidas deal worth 50,000 - and he used it all on buying BMW M3

David Beckham decided to splash out on a luxury BMW M3 after signing a £50,000 deal with adidas during his playing days.

The former Manchester United and England star gave fans an insight into his life as a player in the recently released Netflix series - 'Beckham'.

Beckham spent 12 years at boyhood club United before joining Real Madrid.

During one episode of the documentary, the 48-year-old revealed the time he splashed out on the lavish motor.

After coming through the United youth academy in 1999, an early sponsorship venture was a partnership with the renowned German sportswear giant, adidas.

The collaboration ensured he had financial backing, although the funds he gained, did not last for long.

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“That season [1996/97] was the start for me of working with the brands, that was the first time I stepped outside of football. Not many footballers were doing that at that point. But yeah I got paid," he said in the four-part series.

“I spent my money, I like nice stuff. As soon as we got money I was like, 'I want to buy a nice watch'.

"I signed a contract with adidas for £50,000 and I went and bought an [BMW] M3 - for £50,000!”

Former Red Devils teammate Roy Keane spoke about the time Beckham rocked up to training his new car.

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"He was the first to do it," the Irishman said.

"He certainly upped everyone’s game in the car park, I’ll give him that."

On Beckham's spending habits: Gary Neville said: “He’d get his salary on a Friday, spend it all on Saturday, and wait for a week until his next pay cheque to buy the matching jacket to a pair of jeans he’d already bought."

You can now watch the full series 'Beckham' on Netflix.

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