By Anna Italia 
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It is a sad day for beloved Roma Captain Daniele De Rossi announcing his goodbye from AS Roma Club. De Rossi made the announcement during a press conference on Tuesday 14 May 2019 alongside the Club’s press officer Gianni Castaldi and AS Roma CEO Guido Fienga. AS Roma players also attending the press conference wearing a jersey with the name of “De Rossi” giving him a standing ovation.
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- Daniele De Rossi born on 24 July 1983 (3 years old)
- De Rossi a Roma player for 18 seasons
- 36 goals
- In 2000, De Rossi joined the AS Roma youth system from Ostia Mare, where he had played as a striker.
- De Rossi made his first-team debut for AS Roma under manager Fabio Capello on 10 October 2001 against Belgian side Anderlecht in the UEFA Champions League. In his first season, De Rossi made three appearances in the Coppa Italia.
- De Rossi made his Serie A debut with AS Roma on 25 January 2003 against Como.
“I wouldn’t bet against you seeing me sneaking in with the travelling fans at an away game in the coming years – a sandwich and a beer in my hands, cheering on my friends.”https://t.co/5Z8fch9xE9
— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) May 15, 2019
“I have been a lucky guy…”
Daniele De Rossi at today’s press conference…
pic.twitter.com/D817Q824jM— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) May 14, 2019
Every single #ASRoma player turned up for Daniele De Rossi’s farewell press conference – and then gave him a standing ovation ©️🐺😢 pic.twitter.com/VPvJ3PwgaH
— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) May 14, 2019
“Even as the wind dies or changes direction, some flags will continue to wave proudly – because the love they have given and received, the bonds they have created, have become an unstoppable force.”
🔟 tributes to De Rossi from the world of football…
➡️ https://t.co/AfyFrNSe3J pic.twitter.com/Co4MsNfpjR— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) May 15, 2019
#RomaArt🎨 x #DDR16🐺 pic.twitter.com/8RM39hXPxm
— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) May 14, 2019