Manchester United icon David Beckham joins Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane by signing exclusive new deal

With the stroke of a pen, David Beckham’s autograph is set to become one of the most hunted bits of memorabilia this year.

That comes as the Manchester United legend signs a new exclusive deal with Fanatics, which will include inscribed trading cards and meet-and-greet moments.

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The Inter Miami joins the likes of Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane who have similar deals with the brand, headed up by Michael Rubin.

Under the terms of the new partnership, Fanatics will become the sole distributor of Beckham’s full assortment of highly sought after memorabilia and collectibles.

The 50-year-old’s first signed trading cards will arrive this week as the company’s 2026 Topps Premier League Chrome set releases.

It’s the first time since 2019 that the company will have its high-end English top-flight set.

Having the England icon back with the brand will have collectors scrambling in the hopes of being lucky enough to find his signature.

“When I look at how we can continue to grow our soccer business -which I think is under-penetrated in the collectibles category – we’ve had our list of guys we need to get,” said David Leiner, Fanatics Collectibles’ president of trading cards. “David is right at the top of that.”

“I don’t know if it was by design – if he was very careful about his image, how many autographs he signed throughout his playing career and post-career – David is a tougher autograph [to find],” Leiner added.

“2026 Premier League Chrome is the first time in about seven or eight years since the last time we were the license holder. Some great rookies, some legends and guys like David in the product.”

The brand new set, which launches on February 5, will now have football fans around the globe hunting for Golden Balls’ golden ‘Superfractor’ cards, as well as their favourite Premier League superstars.

Not only will the modern greats be committed to chromium stock, but Hall of Fame heroes and bright new rookies making an impact will also feature heavily.

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As well as a classic base set, a host of fun and innovative inserts are waiting to be found.

Inspired by the rich history of the Premier League, the most memorable stars are being remembered in an imaginative new way.

Subsets including The Streets Won’t Forget, Alive & Kicking, That’s His Job, and Golazo, showcasing the unforgettable heroes of the English top-flight.

Elsewhere, a number of case hits will also be big chases for collectors.

Whether it’s Locked In, Chrome Anime, Helix, Triple Platinum, or the Genius Chrome, there are plenty to hunt, from Hobby Box to Hanger box.

As well as signed base cards, fans could also find a number of dual, triple, and even quad autographed items.

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Beckham autographs will be new to the product, as will Mohamed Salah.

Meanwhile, the Egyptian’s Liverpool teammate Rio Ngumoha and Chelsea’s Estevao provide two of the biggest rookie chases.

FrozenFractors will make their first appearance as Topps salute the passion of the Premier League.

Only Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers will have the cards – depicting their famous goal celebration.

Topps Chrome Premier League is available from February 5 at Topps.com and in the Fanatics Collectibles flagship store on Regent Street, London.