AC Milan playmaker Ronaldinho is prepared to share free-kicks with David Beckham once the Englishman arrives at Milan.

The England midfielder is making a high-profile loan move from MLS-side Los Angeles Galaxy to AC Milan on 7 January, 2009.

"He's a great champion. I hope he's happy with us. We'll take turns taking free kicks," the Brazil forward said. "I've met him in the past and I have always been struck by his class."

The 33-year-old Beckham is likely to be presented as a Milan player in December and take part in a Dubai training camp during the Christmas break.