Roma coach Luciano Spalletti says Francesco Totti could yet play on next season.

Spalletti insists he'd be happy for the 40 year-old to continue.

“I said it because, at one point, some people realised that the extension of his contract was slow to arrive and began to write that I wanted to push him into retirement," Spalletti said.

“That's completely wrong. On the contrary, I think Francesco has to play as long as he feels the urge. And the club must be content to respond to his wishes.

“If they don't, I'll go.

“What is he like? To still have Totti after all these years offers a notable advantage: when he comes onto the pitch, he creates a special atmosphere right away.

“It's thanks to all the grandiose things that Francesco has done throughout his career that he exerts such magnetism.

“Totti is unique, he is absolute!"