Perotti reflects on unforgettable Chelsea victory and Totti's final match

Massimo Moratti, Inter's former president, has discussed a historical transfer rumour involving Francesco Totti in a recent interview. Moratti stated that Totti's potential move to Inter was not a missed opportunity, emphasizing that AS Roma would never have agreed to sell the legendary forward. Totti spent his entire career at Roma from 1992 to 2017, becoming the club's greatest player and most iconic figure. His number 10 shirt was retired by the club in his honour. The remarks reflect the enduring significance of Totti to Roma's identity and the club's refusal to part with its most treasured asset during his playing years.

Radio commentary on Roma's transfer activity suggests agreements have been reached for Paulo Dybala and Celik. Trani reportedly called for focus solely on Greenwood, while Bernabai raised concerns about Roma's approach to timing in the transfer market. The discussion reflects ongoing debate among supporters and analysts about the club's recruitment strategy and priorities heading into the transfer window. Details remain unclear regarding the specific nature of the agreements mentioned or the club's immediate plans.

Eusebio Di Francesco, who managed Roma for nearly two years before departing in 2019, has spoken about his time at the Giallorossi in an interview on the podcast "Doppio Passo". The former coach acknowledged that while managing Roma had always been an ambition, his performance deteriorated during the second season. Di Francesco stated: "My dream was always Roma, to coach there. It's a shame that in the end during the second year I had kind of let go a bit, I had the pressures, there are moments when you make choices or conduct yourself in the wrong way but you understand it after you've done it." Di Francesco's Roma spell ended in 2019 after internal struggles compounded by mounting pressure at the club. Since leaving the capital, his managerial career has included two consecutive relegations while managing Frosinone and Venezia. Most recently, he guided Lecce to safety in Serie A and will remain as their manager for at least another season. Roma will face Lecce in Serie A action on Monday, 31 July, away at the Via del Mare stadium in the league's second round of fixtures.