Washington, Feb 27 : David Beckham will be staying in George Clooney''s luxury Italian villa, as the actor has loaned the retreat home to the soccer ace for his stint with AC Milan.

The former England captain will move into the Lake Como retreat home, while he plays on loan for the Italian club.

The LA Galaxy star and Clooney have been friends ever since fashion designer Giorgio Armani introduced them at the Met Ball in New York last year.

According to Hello! magazine, the duo have grown closer since Beckham''s move to Italy this January for the two-month stint.

And now, Clooney has offered up his residence to the sports star while he''s away from home, reports Contactmusic. (ANI)