Posh and Becks are to return to the UK following David's talks with French football club Paris Saint-Germain and a number of UK teams.
The super-celeb family were hoping to stay in sunny California while Golden Balls embarked on a new chapter of his career in Europe.
A source told the Mail on Sunday: "David is on the brink of committing to either Paris Saint-Germain or a UK club. He'll make the announcement just after the New Year."
David and Victoria were spotted at Los Angeles' LAX Airport this weekend boarding a flight to London and are expected to start the ball rolling on fresh start back in their native land.
"They are preparing to be back in Britain and have been looking at schools for the boys. David is keen on one particular school because it's the area where he grew up and when he was a child he always wished he could have gone there."
Former Spice Girl turned fashion designer Victoria was thought to be hesitant about the move to begin with but has come around having decided to increase her fashion profile in Europe.
The source added: "David has always been adamant he wants to end his career in Europe and Victoria is totally behind the move. She is using the opportunity to work on her fashion profile in Europe and the boys will be privately educated. They are all very excited.
"Victoria wants to come back to London and live between the capital and Paris but she won't give up the place in LA. The advantage of being over here is they can spend more time with their families. But they love LA so it's likely they'll be back."
The family is expected to return to mansion Beckingham Palace in Hertfordshire which Posh has decked out with £35,000 of Christmas decorations.
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