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Francesco Totti’s match-winning heroics against Sampdoria could see him offered new contract at Roma at age of 40

Ultimate one-club man could have played himself into 25th season at Olympic Stadium as stats prove his effectiveness

Totti lapped up the crowd's appreciation of his efforts as came off the bench to star for Roma

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FRANCESCO TOTTI could be set to receive a new Roma contract at the age of 40.

The ultimate one-club man has been with his hometown side since 1992 — and this will be his 24th season at the Olympic Stadium.

Francesco Tottie held his nerve to net a penalty in the last kick of the game to give Roma a 3-2 win against Sampdoria
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Francesco Tottie held his nerve to net a penalty in the last kick of the gameCredit: Getty Images
Totti lapped up the crowd's appreciation of his efforts as came off the bench to star for Roma
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Totti lapped up the crowd's appreciation of his efforts as came off the benchCredit: Getty Images

It was thought he would be set for a move to the US at the end of the previous campaign as his impact on the pitch appeared to be fading.

However, important goals towards the end of the season which helped the club seal Champions League qualification and the club’s chiefs reneged and offered him a new one-year deal.

But, an assist and goal in the weekend’s clash with Sampdoria which turned defeat into victory could see his stay be extended still.

Francesco Totti has spent his entire career with Roma and is set to end it with the Serie A giants
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Francesco Totti has spent his entire career with Roma and is set to end it with the Serie A giantsCredit: Getty Images
Francesco Totti celebrates during a Uefa Cup tie against Zurich for Roma back in November 1998
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Francesco Totti celebrates during a Uefa Cup tie against Zurich for Roma in November 1998Credit: Reuters

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Italy national soccer team players pose for a team photo before their World Cup 2006 final soccer match against France in Berlin July 9, 2006. Back row from left: Gianluigi Buffon, Marco Materazzi, Luca Toni, Fabio Grosso and Francesco Totti. Front row from left: Gennaro Gattuso, Andrea Pirlo, Mauro Camoranesi, Fabio Cannavaro, Gianluca Zambrotta and Simone Perrotta . FIFA RESTRICTION - NO MOBILE USE REUTERS/Michael Dalder (GERMANY) WorldCup2006 Final score...Italy won 5-3 on penalties
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Franceso Totti was part of Italy's victorious 2006 World Cup-winning teamCredit: Reuters
Joy etched on Francesco Totti's face as his goal edges Roma closer to the Serie A title in 2001
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Joy etched on Francesco Totti's face as his goal edges Roma closer to the Serie A title in 2001
TURIN, ITALY - AUGUST 20: Gonzalo Higuain of Juventus FC celebrates victory at the end of the Serie A match between Juventus FC and ACF Fiorentina at Juventus Arena on August 20, 2016 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
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Gonzalo Higuain's goal ratio is not as good as Francesco Totti's at RomaCredit: Getty Images

Recent stats show Totti is more effective than two of his stellar Serie A peers.

The 2006 World Cup-winner has scored five goals in his last seven games but has only played 166 minutes — and that equates to one every 33 minutes.

While, though Gonzalo Higuain has scored nine times in the same period, his goal ratio works out at one every 53 minutes, as he has been on the pitch for 473 minutes.

And Inter Milan’s Mauro Icardi has four in 593 minutes during the same period.

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