New AC Milan signing David Beckham has admitted his great admiration for Inter coach Jose Mourinho.
The on-loan LA Galaxy star said: "All the things that Mourinho says has a profound meaning for me. He is an exceptional manager. He has been at Chelsea and Porto, is a very respected by all teams.
"Here we are together in Milan and this is Milan and it is clear that I will have to work hard against their rivals.
"For me this is an exceptional team, but Mourinho is also a great manager."