DAVID Beckham has signed a £180million deal with Qatar to sponsor his new football club Inter Miami.

The massive tie-up follows weeks of secret talks with the controversial Arab state.

4 David Beckham has signed a £180m deal with Qatar to sponsor his new football club Inter Miami Credit: Instagram

A source said: “This deal wipes the floor with previous sponsorship deals.

“Becks and his agent David Gardner have been incredibly hands-on, determined to get the best terms possible.

“Qatar is keen to drive investments overseas to improve and soften its image.

"Miami and the Beckham brand fits perfectly with this.”

The deal, signed two weeks ago, will see the Qatar name emblazoned on the stadium, kit and merchandising.

Inter Miami makes its MLS debut on March 1.

4 Becks posing for a snap with Inter Miami chiefs Jorge Mas and Paul McDonough Credit: Instagram

4 David Beckham's Inter Miami squad will play in pink shirts this season Credit: AFP or licensors

Qatar Foundation sponsored Spanish giants Barcelona for two seasons.

The Middle East state has been slammed for ignoring allegations of human rights abuses and corruption.

Homosexuality is also illegal there.

But sources say Becks, 44, was assured that the country is relaxing its stance on such issues.

The ex-England skipper has backed Qatar hosting the 2022 World Cup.

And he recently posted a selfie with Nasser al-Khelaifi, chairman of Qatar Sports Investments.

4 David Beckham showed off Inter Miami's training facility on Instagram Credit: Instagram

Al-Khelaifi has said “David Beckham goes beyond the sport.

"He is an ambassador, a brand, an example to others.”

Becks’ spokesman did not comment.

The news comes after it was revealed Inter Miami could be forced into changing their name already after losing the first part of a legal dispute with Inter Milan.

The Italian side are suing the American league for trademark infringement, claiming the term "Inter" is synonymous with them and no one else.