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Roma great Daniele de Rossi reveals coaching plans

Roma great Daniele de Rossi admits coaching is on the agenda.

De Rossi's last game as a player was with Boca Juniors in Argentina.

“I am studying now and my first coaching experience will certainly be in Europe, but one day I'd love to come back to Boca," said the 37-year-old.

“I learned from all the coaches I worked with, but the one that really made me fall in love was Luis Enrique. He has an ethical code and taught me how to deal with the group, respect the coach and teammates. I also learned more about how to deal with the ball on the pitch, even if I was already 29 or 30.

“I had wonderful years with Luciano Spalletti and Antonio Conte, who were phenomenal coaches."

It was while playing for Boca Juniors that De Rossi also visited Maradona's home in Buenos Aires.

“It was incredible. I didn't think he really wanted to meet me, but when I went to his house, I never wanted to leave. He wanted to get to know me, talk about his country and Boca.

“He was a truly special person. When I heard the news he had died, I didn't want to believe it, and to be honest, I still struggle to believe it. He cannot die, he's a legend."

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