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What they said after De Rossi's farewell: tributes from Dzeko, Nainggolan, Riccardi and more27/5/2019
Yesterday, for the 616th and final time, Daniele De Rossi played for his beloved hometown club - Roma.
Roma won 2-1 against Parma, but the result barely mattered. The night was all about the celebration of De Rossi's career and legacy, which has seen him represent the club with fierce pride and passion over the course of 18 years. There were plenty of tears among the sold out Stadio Olimpico crowd and his teammates, as De Rossi received a beautiful reception from his people. Here is a collection of tributes to De Rossi from after the game. Edin Dzeko on Instagram "Four years spent together, so many shared moments that always united us more, you were clear and strong in the difficult situations. "With your consistency you managed to make the group and squad overcome every difficulty for your beloved shirt and for your city. One moment comes to mind: 10th April last year. I get the penalty, you score it. The proof that with team unity no result is precluded, even the semi-final of the Champions League. "Thank you for everything."
Claudio Ranieri on Il Messaggero "Daniele told me, 'I am happy that I finish together with you this evening'." Radja Nainggolan on Instagram "Today I had a very important match to play. But I had to have a space for you. I wanted to be with you for your last match with Roma. We felt each other today and I can only tell you that with your answer I felt comfortable. I will always have a true friend. I have always held you in high esteem as a player but even more as a man. I send you a big hug."
Alberto Aquilani on Instagram "With this evening, an era closes. I am proud to have been a part of it, even if our paths split too soon. Together we have been through a lot, starting with this photo, when we hoped and dreamed together about the debut in the first team. Good luck for everything, Dani. And yet the wind still blows."
James Pallotta on Twitter "I'd also like to thank the supporters in the stadium for giving Daniele the farewell he so richly deserved last night. After representing the supporters on the pitch for 18 years, the outpouring of love and support from everyone for him was incredible." Roberto Mancini to Il Romanista "De Rossi is like Totti and Bruno Conti. Roma always has many players who manage to play their entire career with that shirt, and when the time comes to leave, it is a bit difficult for both the fans and the player. De Rossi has donated all his career to Roma and that is a very important thing." Erik Lamela to Sky Sport (via ForzaRoma.info) "It is strange to think of Roma without De Rossi. Daniele played for so many years with the same team, representing them like Totti did before. I am a bit sad because I know how much he loves Roma, but I am sure that he will be happy in life. He is a great man. "My first memory of him is when I arrived; he was a point of reference, together with Totti, two great men." Nicolo Zaniolo to Sky Sport (via Calciomercato) "I don't need to describe Daniele as a person and as a player. Today I felt so many emotions and chills for a person so beloved in this great city. I just hope to do half of what he did." Alessio Riccardi on Corriere Dello Sport "Thank you captain! It is all that I can say to you after welcoming me into the locker room. Thanks for always making me feel like part of the team even if I was the youngest. I thank you for every bit of advice given in training, I will take it with me forever. Living so intensely was something incredible. I still can't believe that it all ended yesterday, I wish that game had never ended. You are everything Roma."
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