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Sacchi reveals Totti pursuit

Arrigo Sacchi has revealed he tried to bring Francesco Totti to Real Madrid.

Former Real Madrid director of football Arrigo Sacchi has revealed he tried to bring Francesco Totti to the Spanish giants.

Sacchi was in charge of transfers during his time at El Santiago Bernabeu and Roma ace Totti was one of his top targets.

However, Sacchi was unable to lure Totti to El Santiago Bernabeu despite all his efforts.

"I pushed a lot to sign Totti," Sacchi told Play Radio. "I looked at him until February.

Totti has endured a slow start to the season, but former Italy coach Sacchi has backed the World Cup winner to be back to his best soon.

"But I'm sure we will come back soon seeing the sensational Totti that we know", added Sacchi.