Roma legend Totti expresses sympathy for De Rossi after sacking: Carlos Volcano

He told TMW: "No one knows Daniele better than me. He regrets how things unfolded, the timing, and the approach.

"These things happen in football and we can start again from the negative things."

On young Roma striker Niccolo Pisilli, Totti added: "We are talking about a great promising young player and I am happy that Roma has found a great talent. A great player and a well-mannered boy with his feet on the ground."