Francesco Totti announced his departure from Roma on a farewell Press conference. The former captain and current director explains his exit, he thinks leaving Roma is like dying
Francesco Totti: “Everyone knows they made me stop playing. I had a six-year contract already as a director. I started quietly, realising it’s a completely different sphere to being on the field. Many promises were made and they were never kept.”
"I can only thank the people of Rome for the way they always treated me. There was always reciprocal respect, on the field and off. I can only urge them to continue cheering on this team, because Roma must always be supported and honoured." Totti said on his press conference.
“In my eyes, Roma is the most important club in the world. It saddens me to see them in this current condition. It irritates me. Roma fans are unlike any others, the love they have for the club is endless.
“I will always support Roma. It’s an arriverderci, not a goodbye. It’s impossible to see Totti outside of Roma. As a Romanista, what really irritates me is that I can’t see it happen.
“I will now take other paths. At the moment another club owner wants to trust in me, I’ll always be ready.”
“If I were to return to Roma, we’d need a new owner. First and foremost. If the new owners believed in me, then that would be great.
“What I can say is that I will never hurt Roma. This is far worse than retiring as a player. Leaving Roma is like dying. I feel like it’d be better if I died.
“So many have told me over the years that I am too much of a weight on this club. That I get in the way.”
fokdesuy
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Leaving Roma is like dying I feel like it d be better if i died *** Haunty, the death of one legend, opens the door way for another legendary figure. You can't influence decisions making in Roma forever, if you ain't relevant in Roma anymore, find a team that you would be relevant Your services was never freely given, you were well paid for services rendered And besides Roma isn't your father's inherent property You might establish a football club of your own, then you would understand that, club owners shouldn't be making vital decisions based of sentiments, caused sentiments won't pay the wage bill and running of the club
ssure
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The end of an era...😭 Games: 785 Goals: 307 Assists: 129 Serie A Serie A Top scorer Coppa Italia x2 Supercoppa Italiana x2 Francesco Totti has left has resigned from his role at ASRoma, ending a 30-year relationship with the club! I'm not crying, you are...
ManCityAreChampions
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T- True legend O- Outstanding player T- Truly loyal T- Tremendous respect I- Icon Ladies and Gentlemen, Francesco Totti for you...
FaithEvans
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The Holy Bible says in Psalm 18:25 - "With someone loyal, you act in loyalty..." Francesco Totti finally left Roma after 30yrs, came as a boy, left as a Romantic hero, as a king, with a statue erected in his honor... He has given his all until he can give no more, what a man!
teardrop
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Francesco Totti resigns from his role at ASRoma Ending a 30 years relationship with the club! End of an Era.
ManCityAreChampions
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Player. Legend. Icon. One of the greatest player and loyal player ever! Thank you for everything Totti!!!
loneavenger
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No one can replace you in my heart my champ
giriraj10
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totti is committed to roma all his life.... he is extraordinary, loyal.. one of the best..... Messi committed to the club who ensured that he can play football and saved his career.... Messi is WiFi, useless.... brainless people...... anyway best of luck Totti you did the right thing from the start and we're sure you Will continue to do the same
opaques
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👶 1976 - Born in Rome ❤️ 1989 - Joined Roma 👕 1993 - Made his debut 👮 1998 - Made club captain 👋 2016 - Retired after playing 740 games and took up a director role 🚪 2019 - After 30 years, Francesco Totti is officially leaving Roma 😢 The end of an era.
LuciferChristian
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He is legend and will be roma legend. Only one of few extremely loyal player who spented all his life and carrer for a single club team . But he really deserve it. Cause in this world where player dont get far 5 or 7 season and even joining different team management makes people swear him. example is czech for joining Chelsea. In this world of football showning him hatred is good ,coz this club really dont deserve his loyalties and services. Instead of giving respect to such a legend he should be trolled for doing the wrost mistake of staying at roma and doing even management service at roma. He should be punished for his action of extreme loyalty. Otherwise how will one understand he should not be that submissive for a club Nor be loyal. Its better to be a stabber than be loyal to such a shitty club who fans is so sick and dumb. Good Luck for Future Legend Totti-10 Bon voyage Sir . That is why i
Lilvato
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Everybody is leaving but then there’s valverde
Facaknotu
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what is wrong with those managing clubs today...just like in Juve where Sarri is deemed better than Allegri, now Roma forced Totti of all to leave. No Totti No party.
Simltyz
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Totti is not just Roma but ''football'' itself! He a global name as far as football us concerned. Anyhow, best of luck in your new engagement, plse!
Ashimisbarcafan
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First player in history to reject real madrid
Barcajaykay
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That is it