Francesco Totti gave a speech dedicated to the fans at Stadio Olimpico after a match with Genoa.
"I hoped that this day would never come. In recent days a lot of good things have been said about me. You supported me in difficult moments, so I want to thank you. I cried like crazy. You can not just forget about all these years. I thank you, "- quotes Totti Football Italia.
"It's impossible to retell 28 years in several phrases. Time passed so quickly with the victory in Serie A on June 17, 2001. Then I could not wait for the final whistle. The memory of this still makes me feel shivers. Now the time has come to grow up ".
"Now I'm scared. I need you. I am proud to have dedicated 28 years of love to Rome. I love you".
Totti made his debut for Roma in the championship of Italy on March 28, 1993 in a match with Brescia (2-0). Then he was 16 years old. In Volkov he played 784 matches in all tournaments, scoring 306 goals and making 123 assists.