Roma: Monchi recounts the moment he discussed retirement with Totti
In an interview with El Mundo, Monchi describes his “legs shaking” when telling the 41-year-old he was not in Roma's plans for the future and it was time to retire. “When I told him, my legs were shaking because I did not tell anyone, I told Francesco Totti. No more no less.”
“I guess it was not the best news of his life, but I think at least he appreciated that I told him, looking into his eyes,” he continued. “And surely that was important to lay the foundations of a very good human and professional relationship between us two.”
He also spoke glowingly of the passion Roma fans possess. “It has a huge introduction in the life of the city. It is ambitious and not very conformist. I admire the degree of loyalty and trust of people in your team, despite the fact that in recent years they have not achieved that coveted Scudetto.”