Roma’s Diego Perotti says ‘I hope Francesco Totti renews’ because ‘he’s the emblem of this team and this city.’

The Giallorossi icon’s future is in doubt as his contract expires in June and there is no sign of an extension arriving.

The Argentine forward signed for the capital club from Genoa in January and was asked about if he got worried the deal would fall through.

Roma’s Diego Perotti says ‘I hope Francesco Totti renews’ because ‘he’s the emblem of this team and this city.’

The Giallorossi icon’s future is in doubt as his contract expires in June and there is no sign of an extension arriving.

The Argentine forward signed for the capital club from Genoa in January and was asked about if he got worried the deal would fall through.

“I’ll tell you the truth – when there’s a transfer market I turn off my phone and wait for something concrete because otherwise you’ll go mad,” he told Voce Giallorossa.

“I hope Totti renews, he’s really important for us and is the emblem of this team and this city. I want keep playing with him.

“Would finishing third and in the Champions League last 16 make a positive season? I think so, even though a team like this must think about winning some titles and we hope to win next year.

“One word to describe Spalletti? Character. He’s a man of great character and intensity. Maybe intensity is the right word actually.

“A word for Sabatini? Calmness. I’ve spoken with him a few times and he gave me this impression.

“A word for Totti? There are so many, he’s the best.”

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