Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Italiano says they can be proud to reach the Europa Conference League playoffs.

Victory over Juventus secured their place yesterday.

“The last few games had not been positive, so we knew that we couldn't get it wrong today," Italiano told Sky Italia.

“I congratulate the lads and all of Florence for the way they supported us throughout the season.

“It is an extraordinary achievement, because we knew that we had to be different to the past, but didn't think it'd be this different. It's a masterpiece and we are very happy.

“You could see from the start that the team was growing and we were largely consistent in the first and second half of the campaign."