Azzurri Target 14-Goal Club Brugge Striker to Solve Senior Forward Search
In comments made to the press at the Italian Football Federation headquarters in Coverciano, Florence, Italy manager Roberto Mancini addressed ongoing efforts to secure the international commitment of Club Brugge forward Nicolo Tresoldi.
The 22-year-old striker holds eligibility to represent Italy, Germany, and Argentina at the senior level. Born in Cagliari to an Italian father and a mother of Italian and Argentine descent, Tresoldi moved to Germany as a teenager. He is currently playing for the Germany U21 national team, where he is scheduled to remain through the 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship before finalizing his senior international decision.
Roberto Mancini confirmed at Coverciano that direct dialogues have taken place regarding the player’s potential switch to the Azzurri.
“I spoke to Tresoldi, Ranieri too. But I believe that he must feel that he wants to play for the national team. His father is Italian; he won the Euros with the U21. I think there’s a chance. He knows he can be an important player for the future; we hope he makes the right choice.”
The pursuit comes amid exceptional domestic and European production from the young forward. Across his tenure with Club Brugge, Tresoldi has registered 37 goals in 74 appearances across all competitions. During the 2026-27 campaign, the striker has produced 14 goals in 17 appearances, including five goals across four UEFA Champions League fixtures.
The Italian Football Federation has maintained active communication with the player, as both Mancini and executive advisor Claudio Ranieri have outlined a clear positional pathway within the senior national team structure.