The 35-year-old former World Cup winning midfielder will play his final game at home against Parma on May 26, but will not be retiring from professional football.

Italy's situation ahead of the game against Germany is not being helped by the absences of Antonio Candreva due to injury and Thiago Motta due to suspension

Midfielder Daniele de Rossi came off injured during the clash against Spain, while teammate Thiago Motta picked up a booking to be suspended from the Germany game

Daniele De Rossi found the target in the 59th minute as AS Roma recorded a 3-1 win over Empoli.

De Rossi suffered the calf injury in Roma's 2-0 win over Cagliari at the weekend, forcing his departure in the 81st minute.

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy says Wednesday "Franco is extremely well respected in the industry, possessing an extensive knowledge of players around the world." Baldini has also been sporting director at Real Madrid.

Roma sporting director Franco Baldini says the Serie A club have no intention of selling unsettled Italian international midfielder Daniele De Rossi, according to reports on Sunday.

AS Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi was dropped from the Italy national football team when head coach Cesare Prandelli announced the squad to play France in a friendly.

Italy's turbulent Euro 2012 preparation will soon be forgotten, according to veteran Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi.

Luis Enrique is leaving AS Roma after just one season in charge, the club's general director Franco Baldini confirmed on Friday.

England general manager Franco Baldini is to join Roma at the end of England's Euro 2012 qualifying campaign, the Football Association (FA) announced on Thursday.