Francesco Totti considering incredible move to the USA to join former team-mate Alessandro Nesta at NASL club Miami FC
Roma legend's 25 year career at the Italian club is about end in a fortnight, but he could still forge a career across the pond
FRANCESCO TOTTI is considering incredible an move to the USA to join former team-mate Alessandro Nesta at NASL club Miami FC.
The Roma legend’s 25 year career at the Italian club is about end in a fortnight, but he could still forge a career across the pond.
Having spent his entire 25-year career with his hometown club, making nearly 800 appearances, he refused to rule out the possibility of playing past his 41st birthday.
It was thought he was offered a role as a club executive, or maybe even a Fifa ambassador – but report there is a surprising new offer on the table.
They allege he has been offered by Italy old international pal Alessandro Nesta, manager of NASL side Miami FC, to join him stateside.
Miami play in the North American Soccer League, the second tier of US soccer beneath the MLS, and are owned by Italian businessman Riccardo Silva to continue the connection.
It is understood contact has been made with one-club man Totti, who is reportedly interested in the proposal unlike anything in his career to date.
Nesta was born in Rome like Totti, and while they used to play each other all the time, they won the 2006 World Cup together and are friends.
Many Roma and football fans in general, are disappointed Totti was not allowed to announced his own retirement from a club he has given so much to — and on his own terms.
Since 1993, he has donned only the red and yellow of the club of his heart, despite having only one Serie A title and two Coppa Italia trophies to show for it.
Real Madrid on numerous occasions have tried to lure the Roman king away from the Italian capital, but he has remained loyal.
However, he extended his deal to take him past his 40th birthday – but should he decide not to retire in the summer, the USA looks his most likely destination.