Francesco Totti: Potential Return to Serie A at Age 48

Francesco Totti Hints at Returning to Serie A

Francesco Totti has made headlines once again. The former AS Roma player, retired for seven years, announced that he could resume competition this Monday at an event in Milan attended by leaders from various sports. “I can return to this Serie A,” he declared, as reported by Il Messaggero. “I could start playing again.” While this may be perceived as a provocation, the Italian newspaper reached out to a doctor for insight on whether a comeback at this age is feasible. According to the report, top teams like Cagliari or Sampdoria have shown interest in signing him for match-play contracts, although Totti reportedly declined.

Medical Opinions on Totti's Potential Comeback

The Italian newspaper relays that a sports doctor, Professor Capoue, noted, “It could be logical if his physical condition allows him to compete at the highest level.” He added, “It’s not for me to say if the provocation makes sense or not, but if he chooses to try again, I would say there are no contraindications.” However, he emphasized that risks remain at certain levels, such as weight management, which is obviously more crucial than before. These factors are something Totti must consider if he seriously contemplates returning to the professional stage.