Roma legend Francesco Totti was on the verge of joining Real Madrid in 2004

Francesco Totti was a one-club man. His loyalty was with Roma, where he has played his entire career. He has given his all for the club to win silverware.

Totti was a world-class striker and the top European clubs came after him. He has now revealed that he was on the verge of joining Real Madrid in 2004 in search of winning more silverware.

Instead he stayed at Roma and become a club legend, winning five more trophies. He also became the second-highest goalscorer in Serie A history.

totti

Totti told Damiano Er Faina on Instagram: “My dream was to remain at Roma forever, but then it’s natural when you grow up and realise there are going to be bumps in the road over many years.”

“Milan started trying to sign me before I even made my debut for Roma. Braida came to my house and wanted to take me to Milan at all costs. The time I really was on the verge of leaving was for Real Madrid in 2004-05. I really was on the cusp of that transfer, it was practically all done.”

“I wanted to win. We’d won one Scudetto and then lost two straight afterwards. We were slowing down our progress, so I wanted us to buy champions and hire coaches to win trophies.”

“I saw a lot of problems. However, Franco Sensi was like a father to me and I gave him everything I possibly could.”

Deciding not to join Real Madrid and staying at Roma, was a blessing in disguise for Totti. Maybe he could have won European trophies with Real Madrid but playing for Roma his entire career has made him a one-club legend. He is seen as the epitome of loyalty in Italy.

Do check out:

All the latest 2019-20 kits of football teams from all over the world are now available on Tech2Sports. Superior quality kits at the lowest price guaranteed. Show your support for your favourite club and country by wearing their colours.

If you are a Roma fan, then check this out:
1. Home Kit
2. Away Kit

If you’re a Real Madrid fan, then check this out:
1. Home kit
2. Home Kit (Full Sleeve)
3. Away kit
4. 3rd kit
5. Mobile Cover

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

More like this

Real Madrid Facing Goalkeeping Crisis as Andriy Lunin Joins Thibaut Courtois on Injury List Ahead of Champions League Tie with Arsenal

Real Madrid Facing Goalkeeping Crisis as Andriy Lunin Joins...

Real Madrid’s goalkeeping woes have intensified ahead of their highly anticipated Champions League semi-final clash against Arsenal....
Kylian Mbappé’s Record-Breaking Start at Real Madrid: Can He Eclipse Cristiano Ronaldo’s Legacy?

Kylian Mbappe’s Record-Breaking Start at Real Madrid: Can He...

Kylian Mbappé has equaled Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal tally in his debut season at Real Madrid, setting the...
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad: A Chaotic Comeback or a Warning for Ancelotti?

Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad: A Chaotic Comeback or...

Real Madrid secured a spot in the Copa del Rey final after a chaotic and dramatic 4-4...
Cristiano Ronaldo vs Kylian Mbappé: A Tale of Two Debut Seasons at Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Kylian Mbappé: A Tale of Two...

Real Madrid’s history is filled with legendary players, but some names stand out more than others—Cristiano Ronaldo...
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Live Streaming: Lineup and how to watch the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg match LIVE in India?

Copa Del Rey 2025: Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad...

Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Live Streaming: The mighty Los Blancos are all set to welcome Real...

LATEST NEWS

IPL 2025: SRH vs GT – Preview, Prediction, Starting XI and Where To Watch The Match LIVE

Sunrisers Hyderabad are set to take on Gujarat Titans in Match 19 of IPL 2025 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on...

IPL 2025: Archer, Sandeep and RR Batters Fire to Hand PBKS First Loss

Yashasvi Jaiswal piling on the runs. Jofra Archer carrying forward the rhythm he rediscovered against Chennai Super Kings. Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga finding...

ISL 2024-25 Semifinal: FC Goa vs Bengaluru FC – Preview, Prediction and Where To Watch The Match LIVE

FC Goa are set to welcome Bengaluru FC to the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa for the second leg of their Indian Super League...

Top 5 Footballers Who Played for Both Manchester United and Manchester City

In this blog post, we’ll explore the fascinating stories of footballers who played for Manchester United and Manchester City. We’ll focus on primary keywords...

Featured