Francesco Totti considering offers from Sampdoria and Fiorentina after emotional goodbye from Roma saw him slate American owner
- Francesco Totti is considering offers from Serie A clubs after leaving Roma
- He resigned as Roma's technical director at a press conference on Monday
- He had scathing words for president James Pallotta and advisor Franco Baldini
- The 42-year-old admitted leaving the club after 30 years was 'like dying' to him
- Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero is thought to have approached Totti
Francesco Totti is considering offers to become a director at Sampdoria and Fiorentina after resigning from his position at Roma in an emotional press conference.
The Roma legend has ended a 30-year association with Roma after revealing he had been ostracised by club consultant Franco Baldini and president James Pallotta.
The 42-year-old turned down an offer to remain at the Stadio Olimpico as technical director, saying that leaving the club 'is like dying' and admitting it was a day he hoped 'never would have come'.
Francesco Totti said on Monday that he is resigning from his technical director role at Roma
In an emotional press conference, Totti explained why he had decided to step down and leave
'I sent an email to say something that felt unimaginable. I wrote my resignation. I was hoping this was not necessary, but the fateful day has arrived, which for me is very ugly and painful,' he said.
'Considering the conditions, it was only right that I made this brusque decision, especially as I never had the chance to work on the technical area with Roma.
'I thought long and hard. Let's just say it was not my fault that I had to make this decision.
There was a large media turnout as Totti opened up on his negative experiences in his role
Roma president James Pallotta (pictured in 2017) was accused of limiting Totti's influence
'They knew my intentions and what I wanted, to give so much to this club and team, but they never wanted me to, in all honesty. They excluded me from every decision.'
In front of a large media contingent Totti confirmed: 'Another club owner wants to put their trust in me', and it is believed the offer has been submitted by Sampdoria.
According to Sky Sports Italia and Gazzetta dello Sport, Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero first contacted Totti a month ago.
'At this moment, there are many things I can do. I am evaluating, calmly, all the offers on the table and the one that makes me feel happiest, I'll give it my all from the heart,' Totti added.
'I am not here to point the blame towards one or the other. We had started a journey, it was not respected, so I am moving on.
He explained that the club knew his intentions but he was 'excluded' from all the key decisions
When quizzed on the relationship he has with Franco Baldini (L), Totti was scathing in response
'I won't be left unemployed. I received some offers from Italian clubs, including one this morning. I take everything into consideration, because I am free.
'Juve or Napoli, let's not go wild here… No, out of respect for Roma, I wouldn't do that. I mean stuff like FIFA, UEFA, etc.
'Some things I read first in the papers and then I found out from Roma, so imagine how much they kept me informed.'
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