Francesco Totti reveals personal struggles and career decisions in new autobiography

In his new autobiography, ‘Oltre’, former AS Roma captain Francesco Totti provides intimate details regarding his personal life and professional decisions following his 2017 retirement.

Totti discusses the emotional strain caused by his divorce from Ilary Blasi, noting a nine-month period of silence with his daughter, Chanel, after she reacted strongly to his relationship with Noemi Bocchi. He also reveals that his son, Cristian, was forced to abandon his football career due to the discovery of a medical issue described as ‘a small spot in his head’.

On the professional front, Totti discloses that at age 48, he received offers to return to Serie A with Genoa and Como. He ultimately declined these opportunities, stating that his loyalty to Roma prevented him from playing for any other club. He also addressed rumors regarding a potential return to Roma in a management or ambassadorial capacity, confirming he had declined a single proposal offered through intermediaries.