According to Di Marzio, Totti revealed in his new book, "Oltre," that both Genoa and Como had invited him to return.

Totti stated that his potential return to the pitch was not merely media speculation at one point, but had actually entered real negotiation stages. In this autobiography, he reflects on his life since his retirement on May 28, 2017.

Totti wrote: "The first to contact me were Genoa's executives, and I spoke directly with them. They asked a very simple question: 'So, do you really want to try this new experience?'"

This contact led Totti to seriously evaluate his physical condition. He stopped eating sweets, trained in the gym three times a week, and was assisted by two physiotherapists. Totti said: "I didn't feel too much tension during training, aside from some minor aches that almost everyone around 50 experiences. My back was a bit stiff, but it wasn't a major issue. I was 48 at that time, but age can always be overcome. People slow down, but ball skills don't age—everyone agrees on that: you don't need Botox."

Besides frequently exchanging messages with Gilardino, Totti was also pursued by Como. However, what really prevented his return was his love for Roma. Totti wrote: "One clear answer always resonated in my heart. The key is Roma—it's not a problem, and it never will be. Sporting betrayal, whether at 18 or 48, has nothing to do with age."

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