'THE KING OF ROME'

Diego Maradona hails departing Roma hero Francesco Totti as the ‘best player he has ever seen’

Argentinian legend heaps huge praise on Italian legend as playmaker prepares to depart Olympic Stadium

DIEGO MARADONA claims Roma legend Francesco Totti is the best player he has ever seen.

The Argentinian icon, regarded by many as the greatest to ever set foot on the pitch, paid tribute to the veteran on Monday.

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Argentina Diego Maradona has paid homage to Roma legend Francesco Totti

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Maradona said Francesco Totti is the ‘best player he has ever seen’

In a post on his Facebook page, Maradona said: “Francesco Totti is the king of Rome.


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“He is and will be the best player I ever saw! #Respect”

Totti is nearing the end of his 25th season at the Serie A giants in the Italian capital.

He has made almost 785 appearances for Roma and is arguably the finest players in the club’s history.

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The 40-year-old could well be about to call time on his career.

There has still been no official announcement from him about his future.

Totti has not been offered a new deal at Roma, but has been offered a six-year contract in a directorial post at the Olympic Stadium.

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Francesco Totti’s 25-year playing career at Roma looks to be coming to an end

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Francesco Totti has made nearly 785 appearances for Roma
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