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Ex-Roma defender Philippe Mexes sends special message to Daniele De Rossi

AS Roma's midfielder Daniele De Rossi (R) jubilates with French teammate Philippe Mexes after scoring a penalty kick against Catania during their Serie A football match at Rome's Olympic Stadium 20 January 2008. AFP PHOTO / FILIPPO MONTEFORTE (Photo credit should read FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP via Getty Images)
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Former Roma defender and loyal servant of the club, Philippe Mexes, sent a special message to newly appointed head coach Daniele De Rossi.

The two shared the dressing room throughout Mexes’ lengthy stay in the Italian capital between 2004 and 2011 and became close friends.

“I wish you well, Daniele,” Mexes said in a message via Retesport. “I know you’re busy. I’m thinking of you and the whole team. I hope everything will go as well as you want it to.”

“If you need a hand in defense, I’m there for you and can come off the bench. Jokes aside, whatever you may need, I’m there. You have my number, I will try to stop by Trigoria to say hello, a big hug and always Forza Roma.”

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