By Spencer Morgan For Mailonline
Published: 16:37 BST, 14 May 2019 | Updated: 18:18 BST, 14 May 2019
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The entire Roma squad showed their respect for Daniele de Rossi as their captain addressed the news that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season.
Roma have opted not to renew the 35-year-old's contract, instead offering him a role behind the scenes.
However, Rossi, speaking during a press conference on Tuesday, said he is not ready to hang up his boots and would thus be moving on to a new team.
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The Roma squad applauds Daniele de Rossi following his press conference on Tuesday
De Rossi shared a hug with every member of the team after discussing his Roma departure
2000-2019
Appearances: 615
Goals: 63
Assists: 54
Coppa Italia: 2007 & 2008
Supercoppa: 2007
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