Rome May 25 (IANS) AS Roma s long-serving captain Francesco Totti revealed on Thursday that the Serie A game against Genoa on May 28 is set to be his last match as a footballer with the Italian capital club.
After 25 seasons and 307 goals with Roma the 40-year-old said he is hanging up his boots although he has not yet confirmed whether this means his final retirement from football reports Efe.
Roma-Genoa Sunday May 28 2017 the last time I can wear Roma s jersey Totti said in a message posted on his Facebook account.
The forward spoke for the first time on his future after several months of speculation about his eventual departure from Roma.
I can t tell you in a few words how much these colours meant mean and will always mean to me he emphasised.
Totti added that his love for football never fades because it is a passion. It s so deep I can t imagine not fuelling it any longer. Ever he acknowledged and said he is ready for a new challenge.
The 2006 World Cup winner s contract expires in June and can be automatically renewed to be a Roma director in the next six years.
Ahead of the Serie A final match on May 28 Roma are currently in second place with 84 points just one point ahead of third-placed Napoli.
Juventus claimed the title of Serie A on May 21 after defeating Crotone 3-0.
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Totti confirms his last Roma match on Sunday
