The end of an era – De Rossi leaving Roma after 18 years

"The end of an era – De Rossi leaving Roma after 18 years"

"the Workhorse Daniele De Rossi time in Roma is coming to an end."

"After having been the club's faithful for 18 years so leaving Romsonen the club when the contract expires after the season."

"– We will all shed tears, " says president Jim Pallotta to the club's website."

"Daniele De Rossi came to Roma in 2000 as a teenager and already in 2001 came the debut. Since then he has been the club's faithful."

"But now see the love story out to be ending. On its website, notifies the club that the 35-year-old midfielder leaves the club after the season. In total, there have been 615 matches for the club over the years and the match against Parma on 26 may will be The the Rossi the last."

"– In 18 years has Also been the heart of AS Roma's team, says club president Jim Pallotta."

"In the Roma got 35-year-old win two Italian cup titles and a victory in the Italian supercup. He was also with the Italian national team that won world CHAMPIONSHIP gold in 2006. In total, there have been 117 matches for the national team, which is fourth most in the Italian national team."

"De Rossi is not going to end his career, but was the continue is as yet unclear."

"– We will all shed tears when he pulls on the Roma-shirt for the last time against Parma. But we respect his desire to continue his career, " says president Jim Pallotta."