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Francesco Totti reveals Serie A return attempt at 48 years old

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 11:51 AM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Francesco Totti reveals Serie A return attempt at 48 years old

Summary

Francesco Totti disclosed in his upcoming autobiography that he was approached by two Serie A clubs, Genoa and Como, for a comeback at the age of 48, two years ago. Totti emphasized that these invitations were genuine, not rumors. He humorously noted that he would have been older than the coaches at both clubs, highlighting the absurdity of the situation. His comments emerged just days before he celebrates his 50th birthday. Details from the autobiography were shared in the Italian press recently.

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•Totti revealed clubs tried to sign him at 48.
•Genoa and Como were the two interested teams.
•He joked about his age compared to younger coaches.
•The autobiography features these details ahead of his 50th birthday.
•Totti's comments were reported in the Italian media.

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11:51 AMYahoo Sports — Totti in Serie A at 48: incredible revelation 😱

What they're saying

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Troll or real news?As he is about to celebrate his 50th birthday in a few days, Francesco Totti could have made a sensational return to Serie A two years ago, at the age of 48.Yes, you read that right...
— Yahoo Sports

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