Michael O'Leary insists Ryanair will be the winner in Italy

CEO claims Lufthansa's plans to buy ITA will boost the airline

Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary: Airline plans to add seven routes from Rome and 10 from Milan area hubs.

Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary said the airline will emerge as a winner from rival Lufthansa's €325m investment in Italy’s ITA Airways, as more slots come up for grabs to secure regulatory approval.

“We support Lufthansa buying ITA,” Mr O’Leary said in an interview in Rome.