The Santiago Bernabeu is an amazing stadium.

The game has given me so much, and I tried to give so much back to the people who have showed me so much love day after day.

The first part of my life, as a player, has ended but now I'm heading into an equally important part as a manager, hoping to do as well as I did on the field.

The end of my playing career was May 28, 2017. That, for me, was an historic day. I'll carry it with me forever. It will be hard to explain to people the feelings and emotions I felt that day.

Being born Roman and Romanisti is a privilege.

To the children of yesterday, who have grown up and become parents, and to the children of today, who perhaps shout 'Tottigol,' I'd like to think that, for you, my career has become a fairytale for you to pass on.

Before being a player, I was a diehard fan of Roma, so I know what the fans felt when we won.

I would tell the young Francesco Totti to repeat everything that the older Totti did - if he's able to!

I find it easier to strike the ball with my instep across goal. But I've scored in loads of other ways, too.

Playing further up the pitch, you have more opportunities to score and provide assists, and it's something I liked right from the start.