The Sensi family claim they will be able to keep hold of Francesco Totti and Antonio Cassano, but dubbed Emerson a “traitor.”


Much has been said on the future of Roma’s captain after he warned he would move on unless the team was competitive enough for a title chase.


“Totti has the same hopes and desires for this club as we do,” said director Rossella Sensi, the daughter of President Franco Sensi.


“We do need to adjust our spending, but that doesn’t mean we can’t handle an important contract renewal. I really can’t imagine a Roma side without our captain and Cassano in it.”


Both players are nearing the end of their current deals with the Capital club and there are strong reports of interest from Real Madrid, Juventus, Milan and Inter, but Sensi assures there will be no revolution.


“My Father sacrificed half his estate to save Roma from bankruptcy and he did it all for love. From December 27 we will have paid off our outstanding taxes and the situation has been sorted out. He will remain the President and we haven’t received any offers for the club.”


Part of the Giallorossi’s change of direction has been renewed transfer links with old rivals Juventus, who were considered off-limits only a few months ago.


“Our strategy remains the same,” maintained Sensi. “It was Milan and Juve who changed their minds and came towards us.”


The two sides continued a bitter public battle over the future of Emerson, as the midfielder threatened to sue Roma for unpaid wages and refused a more lucrative move to Real Madrid so that he could join Fabio Capello in Turin.


“We have no regrets over selling Emerson,” said a surprising Rossella Sensi. “In fact, Juventus did us a favour by taking him away. He did not love Roma and disrespected my Father.”

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