"The fact that he is not present in this list does not at all mean that he has decided against Germany or against Italy," the Germany manager said in comments translated from Italian by TuttoMercatoWeb. The line fits the state of play around Nicolò Tresoldi, whose senior international choice is still unresolved and who has said he will wait until after the Under-21 European Championship in Slovakia in 2027 before deciding. Born in 2004, he was born in Cagliari and lived in Italy until he was 13.
Tresoldi’s senior decision is still delayed
Tresoldi has not tried to hide the fact that the decision is open. Speaking to TuttoMercatoWeb, he said: "National team? That's another big thing, there is a lot of talk, people also say things that are not true. I know what I said, I am happy with the path I am taking with Germany and then we will see. There are many strikers stronger than me,". That is backed up by his father’s view that the call will come only after the 2027 U21 tournament.
The broader timeline matters. He has already moved to Club Brugge KV in June 2025, and the move has come with a sharp rise in attention. He won last season’s Jupiler Pro League scoring chart with 19 goals, then followed it with 13 goals this season across all competitions as of 14 October.
Milan and the scoring form around it
The Milan link is not subtle, even if it does not settle the international question. "His dream is to wear the shirt of Milan," Emanuele Tresoldi said on Sky Sport Italia, and Tresoldi himself told TuttoMercatoWeb: "I grew up supporting Milan. I owe everything to my grandfather: he was a Milan fan and was Van Basten, Rijkaard and Gullit's golf teacher. It is thanks to him that I became such a fanatic, I always follow them."
That family connection sits alongside a proper football case at Club Brugge. The club sit 18th in the 2026 Champions League phase with 3 points from 2 matches, and Tresoldi’s goals are coming in a team that is still very much in the qualification mix. Brugge’s start has been one win and one loss, which is enough to keep the margin for error tight. The first body count around his current season varies by cut-off, with one report saying 10 goals as of 13 October and another putting him on 13 across all competitions as of 14 October.
The safer conclusion is that the football is now strong enough to keep the conversation alive on more than one front. Germany and Italy remain in play, Milan sits in the family story, and Brugge still have Champions League business to sort out after their first two matches.
FAQ
Will Nicolò Tresoldi choose Germany or Italy for his senior international future?
His senior choice is still open. Germany’s manager said omission from a squad does not mean he has decided against Germany or Italy, and Tresoldi said he is happy with the path he is taking with Germany for now. He will wait until after the Under-21 European Championship in Slovakia in 2027 before deciding.
Why is AC Milan part of Nicolò Tresoldi’s future conversation?
Milan comes into the story because Tresoldi said he grew up supporting the club, and his father said his dream is to wear the Milan shirt. That adds a family link to a future that already includes a delayed senior international decision and his rise at Club Brugge.
How many goals has Nicolò Tresoldi scored this season?
The reporting cited here says 13 goals this season across all competitions as of 14 October. Another article used a different cut-off and said 10 goals as of 13 October, while a separate report said he had 6 goals in 10 appearances for Club Brugge.
Written by Daniel Hartley with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 3 outlets. How we work →
