Udinese owner Gino Pozzo says the club is stronger for their partnership with Udinese.

The Pozzo family are celebrating Watford's promotion to the Premier League.

"The collaboration with Watford has never diverted resources from Udinese, nor points.

"It just created growth opportunities for our players. Many players who were in Udine not getting space here went to Watford and found a different dimension that has allowed them to improve and demonstrate their value.

"However, there is the quality behind it all, because players who arrive in Udine are the result of a careful selection."