Francesco Totti says Daniele De Rossi ‘has been and always will be my brother’ after Roma announced the midfielder would be leaving the club.
De Rossi’s departure comes two years after Francesco Totti hung up his boots, although the 35-year-old has plans of playing on, whereas the No 10 immediately became a club director.
“Today’s a sad day,” ‘Er Pupone’ wrote on Instagram.
“Today, another important chapter in Roma’s history closes, but above all Rome... our Rome.
“Over the years we’ve been through so much together. We’ve grown together, becoming men first, then footballers and eventually parents.
“But we knew this moment would come at some point. I just want to tell you that you have been and always will be my brother.
“I wish you the best in everything you do... because I’m sure you’ll do them great, like everything you’ve done so far.
“I love you, Dani.”
Reddevilsalways
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Miss you hero
likenjuo
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All true. Rome seems to be an unconditional surrender. There is no immediate future.
yourself
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The company dumped you and someone says mercenary because you're going to play somewhere else but doesn't understand your desire to play I hope not in Italy but don't doubt that you won't so I wish you the best for yourself and I hope that one day you will come back and train Rome good luck
intolerant
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You've become as important as Totti, you don't even know how strong you are. Forever in my heart whatever you do. Your grind at getting better without ever complaining is an example beyond the ball.
humidityi
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With this shitty company we have, it was to be expected. They're killing the Roma slowly, and some fans are fine with him continuing to defend this society. I'm sure it wasn't Pallotta who sent him away, but he gave him the conditions to do it. You could tell if he was retiring, but if he was joining another team, I'd think twice about why. And I'm afraid next year's gonna be even worse than this year's. But some fans I wouldn't call fans deserve it. You're gonna win.
Rosemake
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I don't want to believe it, I got messages from so many friends, so many notifications from various sites, the whole Facebook home covered with this news but I can't accept it... DDR OUR VALUE
championon
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The bad thing about this whole fairy tale is not the addition of TOTTI and DEROSSI but knowing that as leader and captain there is Florenzi who does not represent ROME and ROMANISM at all. FORCE OF SEMPLE ROME FLORENZI IS NOT MY CAPTAIN! !!
Isblessed
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Better Totti. Better De Rossi. Do you hear yourself? Thirsty keyboard lions as well as occasional fans! Today our romance is completely dead
yuyu21
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an unworthy society, which has ruined the retreat of two symbols of Rome, I hope you will soon disappear because of you there can no longer be
takeoverae
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Honor! I believe that after the words spoken in the press conference, this society can also go to bless.... Reading between the lines, he politely buried them all, royal and shadow presidents... They have wielded the last great flag of Rome. How sad!
Keenlyroos
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De Rossi and Totti are Rome, enough with these differences
lover2
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Proud to have you as captain of the flag and symbol, but especially proud to be one of the few hypocrites who applaud you today, always defending you even in the dark. You are the embodiment of the fan within the green rectangle. After Totti comes this beating and consecrate this as the worst season I ever had.
Oraclea
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I think he did better De Rossi than Totti! Slapping someone in the face is more effective than not accepting a role in a society of collusion! Maximum respect for Daniel, a great sacrifice to open our eyes!
Rurhsid
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Nothing stopped them from making a graceful exit. Accept the fact that they can't compete on the high level anymore (then again we havnt reached a high level at all this season) Or do like Tommasi and take the minimum wage just to stick around for one last season. 1,5m € is still alot of money.
eyebrow
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I am really sad for him. One of the last true “bandiere”...
Africana
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Started watching Roma when I was 5 or 6, I've never seen a Roma squad without at least one if them in it 😔
Edithsim
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hopefully pellegrini and zaniolo the next players end up as roma legends.
erroneous
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Forcing two legends out of the club. I hope pallotta leaves ASAP. Too much crap and very little to show for his tenure at Roma.
especially
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Roma isn't a top tier club. We sell to buy. If I wasn't clear, we need to reinvest our funds into players better suited for our club and future infrastructure developments. We'll never achieve Pallotta's (and all of ours) goal of becoming elite without our own stadium.
Garygroad
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And in getting screwed over by the team they both served so loyally! What a coincidence!
WeAre1
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TOTTI ROSSI
childhood
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How dare you put water in my eyes?😭
Hgame
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The captain!
Baljinder
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one out of many players I respect most on and off the field, you are a true LEGEND DANI, all the best in your life
I use to watch them when I was younger. Totti was incredible. I said when I was younger but I’m still young
Napbpsy
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one out of many players I respect most on and off the field, you are a true LEGEND DANI, all the best in your life
Desmondeyum
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[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]The girl is scared of her fathers face
Rammy-Asante
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Brothers in arms, ur army at ur time was one of the best, though u wil leave, u will still regarded as a legend as Totti