From pants to pens: Becks proves he'll do anything for a few bucks as new face of felt tip markers

11 April 2012
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It's not quite Armani, but it helps pay the bills.

Brand Beckham has expanded yet again as David is the new global ambassador for Sharpie - a pen company.

It's all write: David Beckham eyes his Sharpie

It's all write: David Beckham eyes his Sharpie

The LA Galaxy star signed a two year deal to support two of Sharpie's products,  and has already starred in a 15-second television ad which aired in the U.S last month.

Although the details of the deal are undisclosed, Beckham,32, is bound to be making a tidy sum to add to his other projects.

Cashing in: David Beckham in the advert for Sharpie markers

Cashing in: David Beckham in the advert for Sharpie markers

He is currently modelling for for fashion designer Giorgio Armani's underwear collection under a new  three-year multimillion-pound deal.

The ex-Manchester United player is also continuing to sponsor Adidas alongside a new deal which will see him receiving a share of product sales as well as an annual sponsorship income.

To date the footballer has fronted campaigns for both Vodafone and Police sunglasses.

Sign here for the megabucks: the footballer's brand is rapidly expanding

Sign here for the megabucks: the footballer's brand is rapidly expanding

David said: “I have always enjoyed signing autographs for people, especially since I used to love getting my heroes’ signatures when I was younger,” said David Beckham.

“I love to use Sharpie markers, so it’s a natural choice for me to partner with them.”

The pen deal is just the latest in Bekham's long line of ad campaigns

The pen deal is just the latest in Bekham's long line of ad campaigns

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