Totti signs Roma deal
Roma captain Francesco Totti has penned a contract to keep him at the club until 2010.
Roma have secured the future of Francesco Totti after the club's talisman signed a new long-term contract.The Giallorossi have spent several months locked in talks to persuade Totti to extend his spell with his boyhood heroes.
For his part, Totti has repeatedly affirmed his desire to stay in the Eternal City, despite frequent interest from Real Madrid.
Totti's deal had been due to expire in 12 months' time but Roma have now avoided the potential catastrophe of the Italy international leaving for nothing.
The Serie A side have announced that the team's skipper has signed a deal which will keep him at Stadio Olimpico until 2010.
There is also a commitment from Roma for Totti to take up a position on the club's management staff when he retires from playing.
Totti's decision to pen the terms on offer, which will reputedly earn the forward ‚é¼10.4 million per season, will be a major boost to Roma.
The club have endured a turbulent season, with four coaches having been in charge of the team during the past 12 months.
With the futures of Totti and key striker Vincenzo Montella now secured, Roma are likely to turn their attention towards cajoling Antonio Cassano into agreeing a new contract.
