Prince of Italian football Francesco Totti has
officially penned a new contract with Roma which will see him play on until
June 2016. “I love this club and they love Me.” speaking after the signing. The
Italian put pen to paper on the deal in front of journalists today at the start
of a news conference which also involved President James Pallotta.
“I want to really thank the President for giving me the
opportunity to keep wearing the shirt that I have always supported and always
loved,” the almost 37-year-old commented.
“Everyone wanted it to
happen, me and the club.
“I have another two
years on my contract, two more years of responsibility, we have a lot of work
to do and I hope we do well for this American Roma.”
Totti is
one of the last remaining flag bearers in an Italian game which saw Juventus show Alessandro Del Piero the
door last summer after 19 years with the outfit.
“Del Piero decided
to go and play in Australia. He wasn’t treated by Juventusas Roma have acted with me and that is
disappointing for him. I, on the other hand, am delighted.”
Capital born Totti, a graduate of the club’s youth system, has just
begun his22nd Serie A
campaign with his beloved outfit.
“We’ve started the
season on the right foot, we are a good squad and our Coach is really
competent. It will be a competitive Roma.
“The derby against Lazio? Sunday’s game is completely different to the
others. You face it and live through it differently. I don’t give predictions
before matches…”
Totti was
also asked about the possibility of an international recall for Brazil 2014.
His last cap was won during the victorious 2006 World Cup Final.
“I’m not thinking
about the World Cup. I want to do well with Roma. Then we will see how I am
physically and mentally in May. My Azzurri shirt is the Roma shirt.”
Totti is Serie A’s
second highest ever goalscorer with 228 strikes so far. SilvioPiola leads that chart thanks to his 274
goals.
“Reaching the goal
tally of Piola is
almost impossible. I’m not thinking about it to be honest. The first objective
is to do well with Roma.”
