AC Milan legend Rino Gattuso says Italian fans need to get used to foreign ownership of clubs.

Gattuso believes it will be the only way local clubs can compete in Europe.

"It's a reality that we all have to get used to," Gattuso told Corriere di Bologna.

"If this is the only way to get our football back to high European levels, I am happy for Chinese, Canadians and anyone else who comes to invest money into our club.

"The important thing is to follow the right path. It needs passion, planning and organisation.

"What Juve have done should be followed as if it were the gospel."