However, the crack between Ranieri and Totti, his disciple, seems to be irreparable. If one of them leaves, it would not be surprising. The English media reported that if Ancelotti leaves Chelsea due to poor performance, he might take over Ranieri's position next summer. It is well known that the Chelsea coach is a die-hard Roma fan, and his arrival would be welcomed by fans, which might change Totti's fate.
Roma also encountered trouble in selling Baptista. Malaga was unwilling to pay the Brazilian 2.5 million euros per year in salary, and Roma was in a tug-of-war with the Spanish club. If the negotiations break down, it is not impossible for the Brazilian beast to return to Italy and wear the red and yellow jersey again.
Despite Ranieri's soothing words after the game to his captain, "Francesco is still the core of the team, this has never changed. He is very important to the team," the incident during the Sampdoria match has clearly affected Totti's decision. Sport Express said that Totti might leave the team in the winter and choose to go to Major League Soccer in the United States.
The Milan Sports Daily also claimed that the team might change ownership soon, and Totti has begun reconsidering his future. Besides Major League Soccer in the US, gold mining in the Middle East is also an option for the Roman Wolf King. Additionally, it is not impossible for him to go to another top league to continue his career.