The long - distance runner is yet to
hang up his boots however, and may not quite be ready to take on the role just yet, but having prepared his mind and body for races from 1500M up to marathon distance (roughly 42KM), his experience could prove vital in the future.
Not exact matches
However, Roma supporters and Totti's current teammates will undoubtedly hope to see the veteran continue in the Italian capital next season ahead of taking
up a director role when he finally opts to
hang up his
boots.
However, he has confirmed that he will
hang up his
boots this summer, ending a great career and raising question marks as to what he'll do next.
However, Villas - Boas remains confident that he will be able to persuade his compatriot that now is the time to
hang -
up his
boots and focus on a coaching role, with the Spurs boss well aware of Carvalho's credentials in that department having worked with him at Porto.
However, the 35 - year - old demonstrated his importance once again with a late equalising goal in Chelsea's 3 - 3 draw with Everton on Satuday, and he will surely be a hard act to follow at Stamford Bridge when he does finally
hang up his
boots.
Whatever the case
however, both players will still be remembered as greats themselves long after they have
hung up their fluorescent
boots, their goalscoring achievements quite rightly demand it.
However, that also provided him enough time to introspect what he'd like to achieve once he
hangs up his
boots.