Totti: Dybala doesn't deserve the No 10 shirt yet

Francesco Totti has expressed reservations about Paulo Dybala inheriting the iconic No 10 shirt at Roma. The legendary former captain insists that the number carries significant weight and should not be handed out based on a short run of form.

You don't give someone the No 10 just because they've played well in five, six or seven matches. I've always said you have to build a path that allows an important player to stay at Roma for a long time. There are no temporary No 10s. Francesco Totti

Reflecting on his past administrative role, Totti clarified why he left the club with years remaining on his contract. He emphasized that he was not interested in holding a position if he could not make a meaningful impact, stating that he would rather walk away than receive money for doing nothing.

Totti also touched upon his enduring popularity in Rome, which he believes has increased since his retirement. He attributes this to his lifelong commitment to the club, having spent his entire 25-year career wearing a single shirt, and the reciprocal love shared with the supporters.