On Monday evening the town square in Pinzolo was taken over by Giallorossi fans, as they poured in to see Luciano Spalletti's squad presented to the town.
There were huge receptions for the likes of Kevin Strootman, Edin Dzeko and Kostas Manolas as they took to the stage for brief interviews - while the highlight of the evening was perhaps the auction of a tennis racket, signed by both Francesco Totti and tennis legend Roger Federer, with the proceeds going to Roma Cares.
After a long bidding process among the players and staff, in the end coach Spalletti announced that the entire squad would pull together and donate €20,000 to the cause.
Here are some of the best quotes and photos from an enjoyable evening.
I am happy, the guys are doing all that I am asking of them as we start working again.When Roma called I had to come back. There is a lot of desire and passion here, I have to take a certain responsibility.
- Luciano Spalletti
To get the call from Roma was very important, because it is one of the top clubs in the world.
- Mario Rui
When I arrived I did not expect such a welcome. I arrived on a Sunday night, I trained with the squad on Monday and Tuesday and then I was out on the pitch. I was only able to do that thanks to the help of my teammates - together we finished the season well.
- Diego Perotti
I'm ready to get going again. It's nice to set myself up for the season with my teammates. The last two years have been difficult, but this year I feel ready. Now, however, I prefer not to speak too much. I just want to go out there and play.
- Kevin Strootman
I feel very good. The last season was a bit difficult, but next year I can only do better and I want to do so.
- Edin Dzeko
Thanks to all of the fans. I am recovering well. I hope I will be back in three months.
- Antonio Rudiger
I am a part of Roma and I am very proud. This is a special year for me and I want to enjoy it, and I hope we can win something.
- Francesco Totti
I feel the responsibility of having to give everything on the pitch. Roma have big aims and we all have to work very hard to achieve them.
- Kostas Manolas
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