Club News·24 April 2026·46d ago

Time for Totti: Friedkins and Gasperini Show Confidence as Roma Legend Prepares Return

Francesco Totti is reportedly preparing to return to AS Roma in an official capacity following recent changes at the club. The Friedkin ownership and head coach Ivan Gasperini are said to back the move, with Totti having previously agreed an understanding with Gasperini. The former Roma captain could initially take on a role as ambassador and testimonial figurehead for the club's centenary and the planned Pietralata stadium project, a position that would allow him to balance other commercial commitments.

Totti's potential return represents a significant development after Claudio Ranieri's departure as senior advisor. Details suggest that while Totti had received a generic promise of a multi-year contract from the Friedkin family in early January, direct contact with the ownership subsequently ceased. Now that circumstances have shifted, the conditions appear favorable for his formal involvement with the club. Those close to Totti indicate he is preparing for the comeback and awaiting a personal meeting with the Friedkin ownership to clarify his specific role.

Totti's inclusion could provide Ivan Gasperini with valuable football-focused support, as the coach continues his tenure at the club. The timeline for formalizing Totti's position and responsibilities remains unclear, though reports suggest this could develop in the coming weeks.

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È il momento di Totti. La stima dei Friedkin e di Gasp, il mito è pronto a tornare - Forzaroma.info Forzaroma.infoI migliori video scelti dal nostro canaleforzaroma rassegna stampa la gazzetta dello sport È il momento di Totti. La stima dei Friedkin e di Gasp, il mito è pronto a tornareLa Gazzetta dello SportÈ il momento di Totti. La stima dei Friedkin e di Gasp, il mito è pronto a tornareGetty ImagesL'ex capitano potrebbe cominciare da ambassador e poi assumere un ruolo più operativo Redazione 24 aprile - 07:47 Le porte chiuse di Trigoria, "blindate" per ordine dei Friedkin dopo gli ultimi scontri verbali in piazza, non hanno protetto Claudio Ranieri e ora potrebbero aprirsi presto per Francesco Totti, l'erede designato dell'ormai ex tecnico e senior advisor giallorosso. All'ex capitano non servirà nemmeno bussare, perché a tenergli "socchiuso" il portone d'ingresso del centro sportivo in queste settimane in qualche modo è stato lo stesso Gian Piero Gasperini. E allora il tempo (poco a disposizione, in realtà) s'incaricherà di stabilire con quale mansione dai contorni definiti la Roma vorrà coinvolgere a stretto giro per il futuro l'uomo simbolo. Di sicuro, la vita 3.0 di Totti in giallorosso (dopo la parentesi da dirigente dal 2017 al 2019) potrebbe cominciare più ragionevolmente da ambassador e testimonial per il centenario e lo stadio di Pietralata. Un ruolo che consentirebbe all'ex numero dieci di conciliare del resto gli altri impegni pubblicitari del momento. Totti potrebbe indubbiamente costituire per Gasp una sponda calcistica ideale. Dopo il patto "firmato" con il tecnico a tavola e ancor prima - a inizio gennaio - la generica promessa dei Friedkin di un contratto pluriennale (senza precisare il ruolo), Francesco non ha avuto più contatti diretti con la proprietà texana. ora che lo scenario è mutato e i tempi sono diventati davvero maturi, Totti si prepara al gran ritorno, firmato già il "patto" con Gasp. Chi lo conosce bene lo descrive in questi giorni in attesa di conoscere di persona i Friedkin.Leggi anche E adesso Pellegrini può rinnovare. Spiragli anche per Dybala Ranieri addio, ha vinto Gasp. Svolta alla Roma la scelta del club premia il tecnico © RIPRODUZIONE RISERVATA

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