I won't leave Roma. I am happy here and I have a contract until the end of 2006.

I was born Roman, and I'll die Roman. I'll never leave this team or my city.

There aren't many athletes who follow their hearts. They choose to go somewhere to win more and earn more money. They're like gypsies.

The Santiago Bernabeu is an amazing stadium.

I never thought about money; otherwise, I would have left aged 26 when Real Madrid and Barcelona wanted me.

Winning one league title at Roma, to me, is worth winning 10 at Juventus or Real Madrid.