Legendary Totti declared he's ready to play for Roma
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
The greatest legend in the history of Roma, Francesco Totti, retired seven years ago, but at the end of last year, rumors began to circulate that at the age of 48, he might sign with a club. The former striker has revealed why this did not happen.
Details: According to Totti, he indeed had an option to resume his career, and his body was ready for it. However, he reconsidered due to his loyalty to Roma.
Quote:
"I started training to see how my body would feel, and I felt like I was 30-33 years old again.
I told the team I was in talks with that I needed another month to get back in shape, but then I started thinking: I never played for another team my entire career, and now I'm going to do it after 7 years?
Few have played for only one team, perhaps only Maldini and I. I asked those close to me if I should return, and everyone said I shouldn't play for another team.
Can I rule out a return now? Yes, but if Roma called me, I would consider it."
In 785 matches for Roma, Totti scored 307 goals and provided 205 assists.
Reminder: The wife of Paulo Dybala shared a touching photo with him in the post-operative ward.