The Genoa coach was welcomed by the Olimpico and his former players Dybala, Soulé and Mancini. “This will always be your home, welcome back DDR,” one of the messages. Before the start, a dedicated video with his best exploits in the Giallorossi. And he can barely hold back the tears after 19 years in the Giallorossi
He barely held back his tears. Especially after the embrace of Dybala, Soulé and Mancini who did not forget their coach before the match. Then he walked nervously, with tears in his eyes and with that hymn in the background that accompanied his entire life. As a fan, as a footballer and as a coach before his shock dismissal a year ago. The welcome for Daniele De Rossi at the Olimpico is for strong hearts. Choirs, applause and banners before the announced final lap of the field. And after the first two goals conceded, the Curva Sud loudly chanted that “Daniele De Rossi alè ooo” heard for 19 years in these parts.
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But let’s rewind the tape. In fact, before the teams entered the field, the speaker announced: “We celebrate what will never be an opponent for us.” Then the video with the most significant exploits of the former midfielder and a long applause to accompany Daniele’s entrance. Bright eyes, hands rummaging through the pockets of a life full of memories. At 10′ here are the first banners. “This will always be your home, welcome back DDR”, stands out in the South curve. “You will always be a source of pride for Romanism, welcome home Daniele” replies the Tevere grandstand while in Monte Mario the whole of Ostiamare is present to pay homage to its president. De Rossi observes and listens. After a few seconds he raises his hand to say hello and thank you. “Hoping to make Roma lose is unnatural for me,” he declared. And there were all the emotions on the pitch.
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