AS Roma coach Claudio Ranieri insists skipper Francesco Totti is the focus of his plans.
Ranieri says he is counting on the attacking midfielder in the long-term.
"As far as I know, Totti has another four years left on his contract as a player and a future as a director," insisted Ranieri.
"He is Roma. I don't see a future Roma without Totti and he is at the centre of my Roma plans.
"Every champion in this squad stands out for his individual qualities. Mirko is a mature player, for example, and he knows how much I believe in him."
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