Torino coach Giampiero Ventura is proud of his work with the club.

Ventura was speaking after defeat at AC Milan.

"It is evident that in four years we moved from Serie B to Europe. We have gained valuable experience and with some long-term planning we can open up a mini-era, though of course a lot depends on the market.

"I had four years with Massimo Cellino and two with Maurizio Zamparini, so I'm made of stern stuff!" he joked.

"People always ask me why I haven't gone to a big club and one of the reasons is that nobody looked for me, not with any real determination.

"I am of the age now where all I should do is help Torino grow and launch talented young players."