In a stunning development, Francesco Totti, the legendary Roma captain, has expressed his interest in making a remarkable return to Serie A at the age of 48, more than seven years after his retirement. The former Italian international recently hinted at the possibility, stating, “It’s not a joke. I’m taking it seriously. There are one or two teams, and we’ll see what my head and body tell me, although my head already knows the answer. As for my body, we’ll see what next year holds.”
According to reports from Calciomercato, one of the clubs Totti indirectly referred to could be the newly-promoted Como. The Hartono brothers, the club’s major shareholders, are said to be considering an investment that would combine both sporting and commercial interests, an aspect that has always been a priority for the Indonesian entrepreneurs.
The potential signing of a global football icon like Totti would bring enormous publicity to Como and continue the trend of high-profile acquisitions made by the club in recent years. Thierry Henry and Cesc Fabregas, the latter now serving as the first team coach after being part of the technical staff that guided Como back to Serie A after a 21-year absence, were the first notable figures to lend their image as shareholders and ambassadors for the Lombardy-based club.
Last summer, the Hartono brothers attempted another coup by signing former Real Madrid and Manchester United defender Raphael Varane. However, Varane’s stint was short-lived, lasting only a couple of months before a knee injury forced him to announce his retirement from professional football. The French center-back has since joined the club’s management team.
The potential addition of Totti to Como’s roster would not only be a massive boost for the club’s image but could also provide valuable experience and leadership to the newly-promoted side. As Como prepares for its first Serie A campaign in over two decades, the prospect of having one of Italy’s greatest ever players on the pitch is undoubtedly an exciting one for fans and neutrals alike.
