Former Italy coach Antonio Conte believes Fiorentina are here to stay.

Conte admits he's a big fan of Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Italiano.

Conte said, "He is one of the most promising coaches. He has shown that he is a coach with personality: managing a team like Fiorentina is not easy. He is always managed to keep the bar straight, even when he was pointed out for having made too much turnover.

"They were good, they played two finals and it's important to get there. Then it's also important to win and I think the whole environment is disappointed, including Italiano. The foundations have been laid for the future, the club is important and the president is investing a lot. I think Fiorentina could become an extra problem for the big names in Italy."