David Beckham unveils his new 'ring o' roses' tattoo... but what will Posh say?

By Lizzie Smith for MailOnline
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David Beckham was obviously keen to show off his new tattoo.

Dressed in a sleeveless vest which revealed his toned biceps, he posed for the cameras as he returned to the pitch for the first time for team LA Galaxy following his loan to AC Milan.

But with his body already covered in numerous inkings only the most eagle-eyed of fans would have spotted the newly added 'ring o' roses' on his left arm.

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Now you see it: David Beckham shows off a ring of roses around his left arm as he joins his LA Galaxy teammates on the pitch...

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Daddy day care: Beckham leaves the Los Angeles Galaxy training pitch with his children after practice with the Galaxy for the first time this year

As with many of his etchings, there is a romantic reason behind them - each rose symbolises a year of his marriage to wife Victoria.

Enlarge   The tattoo was missing when David starred in this recently released underwear campaign for Emporio Armani

...Now you don't: The tattoo was missing when David starred in this recently released underwear campaign for Emporio Armani

Beckham is said to be planning a pair of 'tattoo sleeves', covering his right and left arms.

And the new roses will certainly help the 34-year-old on the way to his goal.

The rose tattoo was acquired recently as they were not visible when Beckham starred in his recently unveiled advertising campaign for Emporio Armani.

The new ink comes after the couple celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary on July 4 with a luxury getaway to a private island in the Seychelles.

While Victoria may be pleased with his latest romantic etching, David was said to have caused angry scenes when he ignored his wife's advice and added a biblical proverb to his arm.

The design - created by Beckham's regular artist Louis Malloy - was a Hebrew translation of 'My son, do not forget my teaching but keep my commands in your heart.'

Enlarge   David Beckham, with his children Romeo Beckham (C), and Cruz Beckham

Me and my boys: David enjoys a kickabout with sons Romeo and Cruz

It accompanied another Hebrew phrase on the same arm which reads: 'I am my beloved and my beloved is mine'. 

But a source said: 'Victoria doesn't think David should have any more tattoos and tried to stop him having another. She likes them but wants a bit of his skin to be left, but David went ahead with it anyway.'

Meanwhile Beckham shot down rumours that he planned to shoot a new Armani fragrance advert with Hollywood star and mother of six Angelina Jolie.

Implying that it would not be worth the potential grief he might get from wife Victoria, he said: 'At the end of the day, I wouldn't do it because I’m married.'

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