Iker Casillas Leaving Real Madrid is a 'Shame', Says Francesco Totti
Iker Casillas brought to an end a 25-year period at Real Madrid last week when he departed to join Porto.
Italy and AS Roma great Francesco Totti has said that it is "a shame" to see a football "icon" like Iker Casillas leave Real Madrid. (Casillas Wasn't Asked To Leave: Perez)
The 34-year-old goalkeeper brought to an end a 25-year period at Real last week when he departed to join Porto. Casillas announced his departure at an emotional press conference, sitting alone as he delivered a statement to the press -- a move that has seen Real heavily criticised by fans and pundits. (Xavi Laments Real Madrid's Treatment Of Friend Casillas)
Totti, who has spent his entire career with the Italian side, hailed Casillas as a "great man" as he mourned the 2010 FIFA World Cup winner's departure.
"It's a shame that Casillas is gone," the 38-year-old, who won the 2006 FIFA World Cup with Italy, told reporters here ahead of his side's clash against Real.
"We know each other well. He is a great man and a great person. Iker is an icon and a monument of the club," the veteran midfielder added.