![(FILES) This file photo taken on May 28, 2017 shows AS Roma players celebrate Roma's captain Francesco Totti during a ceremony following his last match with AS Roma after the Italian Serie A football match AS Roma vs Genoa at the Olympic Stadium in Rome.
Roma legend Francesco Totti confirmed his retirement on July 17, 2017 and will take a directorship role at the Serie A club. / AFP PHOTO / Vincenzo PINTO](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/TWRDF7DFUSD3N3WKLDLIIDNJPQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=f9286a5fd3eaaf86e203a2783f4663b17179dedb09be43c41b2546adde72fbb5&width=400&height=225)
Roma's long-serving captain Francesco Totti ended his playing career in 2017. Vincenzo Pinto / AFP
Roma's long-serving captain Francesco Totti ended his playing career in 2017. Vincenzo Pinto / AFP
Totti confirms retirement to take up directorship role at Roma
Roman played his last game for Serie A club in May but his status since had been uncertain as he fielded offers.
Press Association
17 July, 2017