Official: De Rossi set to leave Roma
There will be no renewal for the Giallorossi captain who will leave at the end of the season, but according to the clubs official website, the midfielder will not retire.
President James Pallotta spoke of De Rossi’s decision to leave the club.
"For 18 years, Daniele was the beating heart of AS Roma. He has always embodied Roma as a player on the field with pride, establishing himself as one of Europe's best midfielders, starting from his debut in 2001 until he assumed responsibility for the captain's armband.
“We will all be moved when, against Parma, he wears the Giallorossi jersey for the last time and we respect the decision to continue his footballing career, even if, at almost 36 years of age, he will be away from Rome. On behalf of the whole club, I want to thank Daniele for his extraordinary commitment to the club. Rome's doors will always remain open to him with a new role whenever he decides to return. "
Quasi 18 anni fa un giovanissimo Daniele De Rossi faceva il suo debutto con l’#ASRoma contro l’Anderlecht. Con il Parma, all’Olimpico, giocherà la sua ultima partita con la nostra maglia. Sarà la fine di un’era.
— AS Roma (@OfficialASRoma) May 14, 2019
De Rossi will speak today at a press conference at 12.45.
ROMANISTA. CAPITANO. DANIELE DE ROSSI#DDR16 pic.twitter.com/0JqyucZAT6
— AS Roma (@OfficialASRoma) May 14, 2019