'There's only one Van Gogh, and one Totti': Ten managers on Francesco Totti

Across a senior career that has spanned more than two decades, there are few managers that Francesco Totti has failed to leave a profound impression on.

Following Tuesday's announcement that the 39-year-old will continue for one more season, here we round up some of the most glowing tributes that have been paid to Roma's iconic No. 10 over the years.

Marcello Lippi

“It is clear that Totti is one of the few players who doesn’t have a substitute because there is nobody around who plays like him.”

Enzo Bearzot

“Totti is the only current player I would've taken on my 1982 World Cup side.”

Arrigo Sacchi

“For me, he is one of the greatest players I have ever seen.”

Giovanni Trapattoni

"Every player has some genius, but there's only one Van Gogh - and there is nobody like Totti."

Arsene Wenger

“Totti is a top, top class player. He is typical of the Roman game and I’m sure he will never move outside of Roma. He used to play in behind the strikers and then one day they had no central striker so they played him up front and won game after game. He suddenly became the topscorer in Italy as a central striker. That shows this guy has absolutely everything.”

Zdenek Zeman

“Who are the best five Italian players? Totti, Totti, Totti, Totti, Totti.”

Claudio Ranieri

“He is the best player with whom I have ever worked. He could have won several Ballons d'Or had he left Roma for Barcelona or Manchester United. I have also worked with Frank Lampard and Alessandro Del Piero, but Francesco is the better player.”

Luis Enrique

“I've spoke about Francesco so many times I think I'm falling in love with him – my wife is quite jealous. I have a special relationship with him and we've got on very well right from the very start. He's always behaved well and I've been lucky to have known him while he was still playing. It was a great pleasure to coach him.”

Andrea Mandorlini

“Roma have the only real world class Italian player left, Francesco Totti.”

Luciano Spalletti

“I agree with Pelé, Totti is the best player in the world.”