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De Rossi keeping MLS door open but won't leave Roma as 'scum'

The long-serving midfielder is finding it hard to tear himself away from his boyhood club, but admits a move to America still appeals at some stage

Daniele De Rossi is keeping the door open for a future MLS move, but the long-serving Roma midfielder is finding it difficult to tear himself away from his hometown team.

The 35-year-old, like Francesco Totti before him, has emerged through an academy system in the Italian capital to be a one-club man.

Seventeen years of loyal service have delivered close to 600 appearances, despite the World Cup winner having had opportunities to leave in the past.