The vice-captain of the yellow-reds, who stepped into the spotlight due to Pellegrini’s absence, has spoken highly of the Roma legend: “I try to honor him on the field.”
In Trigoria, they remembered Agostino Di Bartolomei, an unforgettable and ever-remembered captain of Roma. At the ‘Fulvio Bernardini’ sports center, a tournament was held in his honor, which saw the participation of the youth teams from Alba, Fortitudo, Pro Roma, and of course, Roma. Also making his appearance is Gianluca Mancini, due to the absence of Pellegrini who flew to Finland for a surgery, effectively the current captain of the ‘giallorosso’: “Seeing our fans honor Agostino makes me proud to play for this team. Unfortunately, I did not get to experience his time, but what they say about him is unique and irreplaceable. I know that for all fans, Agostino was and still is a benchmark. Sometimes I wear the captain’s armband and it makes me proud because it was carried by someone, a footballer, a man like Agostino. “When I step onto the field wearing the armband, I strive to honor him and all those who have worn it for this team and for these fans.”