Roma 's No. 10 has been with the club for his entire playing career .
Many expected the 39 - year - old to hang up his boots this summer with his contract expiring at the Stadio Olimpico .
Roma 's No. 10 has been with the club for his entire playing career and many expected the 39 - year - old to hang up his boots this summer with his contract expiring at the Stadio Olimpico .