Roma's Francesco Totti: I would like to work with Real Madrid's Jose Mourinho

The 35-year-old attacker hailed the Portuguese coach's professionalism and revealed that he holds out hope of working for the ex-Inter boss at some point before his career ends

Roma captain Francesco Totti has confessed that he would like to play under Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho.

The 48-year-old coach managed in the Serie A from 2008 to 2010 as he guided Inter to two league titles and one Champions League crown.

Totti said he is well familiar with Mourinho's work and believes that working with the Portuguese would be an enriching experience.

"I would like to work with him," he told Sky Sport Italia in an interview which will be aired on Christmas Day. "I know players who have worked with him and they told me he is very professional.

"He is a coach one can learn a lot from."

Earlier in the month, Totti insisted he would not leave Roma despite previously admitting he considered leaving his hometown club.