Francesco Totti admits “the thing I miss most is pulling my boots on” but feels “lucky” to have his new role with Roma.
The Giallorossi legend retired at the end of last season, and he’s now a director working alongside sporting director Monchi.
Today Er Pupone spoke to Serie A’s official Facebook page about the city and the club that mean so much to him.
“Rome is the most beautiful city in the world,” Totti said.
Francesco Totti admits “the thing I miss most is pulling my boots on” but feels “lucky” to have his new role with Roma.
The Giallorossi legend retired at the end of last season, and he’s now a director working alongside sporting director Monchi.
Today Er Pupone spoke to Serie A’s official Facebook page about the city and the club that mean so much to him.
“Rome is the most beautiful city in the world,” Totti said.
“I live it every day, I can’t experience it 360 degrees, but I know you can find anything anywhere.
“There’s the sea, there’s the mountains, there’s the sun, there are beautiful people. It’s a beautiful place to live.
“When I go around the city I don’t live the life of a normal person, though I am one. I have less chance to visit it and see it and enjoy it like everyone else does.
“I never left Rome and Serie A because ever since I was young I wanted to wear only one shirt. My career was fantastic, the best moment was when I won the Scudetto.
“The thing I miss most about the pitch is pulling on my boots, but I’m lucky to live in another way as though I were a player.
“I’m in the dressing room, on the pitch, I talk to the Coach and I go to pre-season training. The only drawback is that I don’t get changed and pull on my boots.
“I knew as soon as I joined the first team that football would be my life, then as I went along I realised it had become a job.
“When they called me the King of Rome it was an indescribable emotion.”
Totti was also asked about his famous chip shot, the cucchiaio.
“It’s a pretty difficult move. It’s not just about talent, but also a lot of madness, it takes something in your head.”