Fiorentina chief Pantaleo Corvino is adamant Cesare Prandelli will remain coach next season.

Prandelli hit out at Viola patron Diego Della Valle last week after being put on the spot over his new contract.

However, following their 4-1 thumping of Udinese, Corvino said: "Of course Prandelli will be the Coach next season.

"The words of our patron were of affection towards Prandelli, because he doesn't want to lose him.

"His decision not to speak to the media? That was Prandelli's issue and not that of the club."