[Fillipo Simone]

27/09/2007 19:08


Sacchi: I Tried To Sign Totti Twice

Legendary ex-Milan Coach Arrigo Sacchi has revealed that he twice tried to sign Francesco Totti from Roma.

Between 1987 and 1991 Sacchi coached one of the greatest teams in European football history, winning numerous Italian and European honours with the Rossoneri, including two Champions League titles. 

After taking the Italy job, and leading the Azzurri to the final of USA 94’, the former shoe-maker later returned to Milan in a less successful spell at the club. He also coached Parma and Spanish side Atletico Madrid but most recently he enjoyed a stint as director of football at Real Madrid. 

“I tried to sign Totti, first for Milan, and then for Real Madrid but twice I failed,” admitted Sacchi. 

“When at Real we knew we had to replace Zidane, I immediately thought about Totti. He is one of the best players I have ever known although he has never had the best of luck. 

“He won the World Cup but he was not the main protagonist because of his physical condition. In my opinion though he remains as one of the absolute great football players.” 

Totti, who turned 31 today, is next in action on Saturday evening as his Roma side take on Inter in a top-of-the-table clash at the Stadio Olimpico.

I'm so sorry he failed the first time. Totti is,.. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
But being with Roma all his career is his image. It wouldn't be Totti without his Roma,..

[Jack Sparrow]

Respect to him...he's a bit of a loose cannon at times...but he's their symbol...