Francesco Totti announces return bids to Serie A: 'My head is yes, my heart is no'

Roma legend Francesco Totti announced that he was very close to returning to Serie A at the age of 48 and that he received serious offers from Genoa and Como.

Stating that he met directly with Genoa managers, Totti said, "They asked me, 'Do you want to experience this new experience?' they asked. "They were very serious," he said.

The Italian legend, who started an intense training program to return to the field after the offer, explained the process as follows:

"I was going to the gym three times a week and working out with a physiotherapist twice. I gave up bread and sweets completely. My body responded well to the training. I was pushing myself like a professional football player."

"MY MIND WAS SAYING 'YES' MY HEART WAS SAYING 'NO'"

Stating that he was physically ready to return, Totti explained that he could not stomach wearing the jersey of another Italian team with the following words:

"My mind said I could accept the offer, but my heart said 'no'. I kept asking myself, 'Is it really possible to play for a team other than Roma?' I asked."

Emphasizing that his loyalty to Rome was decisive in his decision, Totti concluded his words as follows: