Totti admits Mourinho wants him back at Roma

Francesco Totti believes José Mourinho needs him again at Roma and admits: ‘I could also be again already in a single 12 months.’

The Giallorossi legend has been linked with a return to the Stadio Olimpico and has now admitted he may work with Mourinho quickly.

“We textual content one another typically and we spoke on the cellphone a while in the past,” the 2006 Italy World Cup winner advised Il Corriere dello Sport.

Does this imply the Particular One needs him at Roma subsequent 12 months?

“I feel so,” admitted the ex-striker.

“You speak about subsequent 12 months, however maybe, in a single 12 months’s time, I may very well be again already.”

Mourinho’s deal within the capital runs out in June 2024, however Totti hopes to see the Particular One keep at Roma for a very long time.

“We’re speaking about an ideal particular person and an ideal man,” he stated.

“As a coach, he is absolutely the primary. You want nice gamers to win, but in addition a prime coach who might help and inspire. He and Ancelotti are probably the most profitable coaches, it seems like an insult to criticise Mou.”

Totti was requested what soccer means to him.

“It’s what makes me comfortable. I used to be having enjoyable on the pitch and I proceed watching Roma from dwelling,” he replied.

“It’s at all times been my life and it made me identified worldwide.”

The Giallorossi meet Empoli on the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday and Totti hopes to see Romelu Lukaku and Paulo Dybala in motion.

“We’ve by no means seen them collectively and now it could be the case. I can’t wait.”

Totti scored 307 targets in 786 appearances with Roma. He grew to become a membership director in 2017 after his retirement however resigned two years later accusing former coach James Pallotta and the membership’s administration of not involving him sufficient within the decision-making.