Calderon voices Becks hope.

Ramon Calderon expects David Beckham to finish his career at Real Madrid and believes the midfielder is still a key player for the club.

The Spanish giants are hoping to conclude negotiations over a new contract for the former England captain in the coming weeks.

Real are keen to retain the ex-Manchester United ace for a further three years and Beckham appears happy to stay at the Bernabeu.

Calderon outlined the 31-year-old's importance to the club and is confident Beckham will conclude his glittering career in the Spanish capital.

"He's very important for us," the Real president told Sky Sports News.

"Perhaps he has been one of the best players we have had in the last 15, 20 years.

"He's very important for us, not only from a commercial point of view, but also on the pitch.

"He is one of the best players in the world, no doubt about that.

"The idea is to sign a new contract for two or three years and that's the end.

"He said he wants to finish his career in three years' time and that will be perfect for us."

Beckham started Real's last Primera Liga game against Real Sociedad on the bench before coming on to score a late goal.

Calderon feels the midfielder will continue to prove his worth for Real and will remain a key pawn in coach Fabio Capello's plans.

He added: "The last one he was on the bench for the first half and Capello has said that not all of them can play.

"With 22 players it is impossible for all of them to play every match.

"I have been talking about that with Capello and he agrees that Beckham is one of the most important players with Real Madrid."