Romeo Beckham, son of former England captain and football star David Beckham, has joined the Premier League’s Brentford B squad on a temporary deal from MLS NEXT Pro club Inter Miami CF II. The 20-year-old midfield player will join his new colleagues on Brentford’s reserve team, competing in the Premier League Cup and international matches.

“I am very proud and very pleased to be here,” Romeo told Brentford’s official website. “I came here initially to keep fit during the off-season, and then the opportunity arose to come on loan here, and I have never been so excited.”

Beckham played in 20 matches for Inter Miami II last season, participating in the MLS NEXT Pro league, and provided 10 assists – the most in the league – as well as scoring two goals. In July, he was a substitute for Inter Miami, which is co-owned by his father David, in a friendly match against La Liga side Barcelona.

“It was an enjoyable season in the USA and there were a lot of ups and downs, but I am excited to come here and see what I can do,” he added. “I love the opportunity to play at different levels, both abroad and here.”

In the meantime, Beckham’s family congratulated him on social media. “Exciting start to the year. Now the hard work and fun begins. Proud of you mate,” David Beckham posted on his Instagram story alongside a photo of him and Romeo holding a Brentford jersey outside the club’s training facility.

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Playing under Brentford B head coach Neil MacFarlane and assistant coach Sam Saunders, Beckham says that he hopes to continue his footballing development, learning from the players around him and playing against men’s teams overseas.

“We go across to play some men’s teams and it’s a good experience,” Beckham added. “I want to get the experience of playing against men and becoming physically stronger, and we’ll see how that can progress me.”