Seydou Keita is enjoying his football with AS Roma this season.
The former Barcelona midfielder arrived this year and is happy playing for coach Rudi Garcia.
"Garcia? He's a nice person and has great charisma. He listens very closely, avoiding treating the veterans like kids," said Keita.
"He knows exactly how to talk to players like Totti.
"Our captain? He still has the soul of the boy joking with everyone. What he does at 38 years of age is exceptional, I'd like to do the same.
"The squad? We're very close, they call me the Professor and I'm glad."
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