Prior to his retirement in the summer of 2017, Francesco Totti spent his entire playing career at Roma, where he amassed one Serie A championship and established himself as the team’s all-time leading scorer.
He thereafter served in a directorial capacity until June 2019, when he tendered his resignation.
Why did Francesco Totti only play for AS Roma?
The legendary Roma player confesses that, had he left the Giallorossi, the Merengues were the only team he could have played for. He turned down offers to Milan and Real Madrid.
During his playing career, he had numerous opportunities to move abroad, but he consistently chose to stay in Rome because he loved the club and the city.
“I started out in different times. A different football,” Totti said.
“A football made of love, of affection toward fans. Playing for the team I always supported, it was a lot easier for me to make this choice.
“Twenty-five years in one team is no small thing, and being the captain, being one of the most important players, you always need to measure up. But to make a comparison between my time and today, it’s difficult.
“Today it’s more business. You go where you can make more money. And that’s fair enough, no?”
How many years did Totti play for AS Roma?
He played with AS Roma for 25-years of his footballing career.
Did Totti ever won Serie A?
Totti played 786 times for Roma during the course of his 25-year career, scoring 307 goals. The Italian legend was instrumental in two Coppa Italia victories and guided the Giallorossi to Serie A glory in 2001.
