Club Brugge’s Nicolò Tresoldi Yet to Choose Between Germany and Italy
Club Brugge striker Nicolò Tresoldi has yet to decide whether his senior international career will be with Germany or Italy, despite being a regular for Germany’s under-21 side.
The 22-year-old was born in Cagliari to an Italian father and an Argentine mother with Italian roots. He moved to Germany at the age of 13 to join Hannover 96 and later obtained German citizenship, giving him eligibility for both countries.
At a glance
- Tresoldi has made 24 appearances for Germany Under-21s.
- He was born in Cagliari and holds German citizenship.
- The Club Brugge forward has scored five goals in nine matches in 2026-27.
- His Brugge contract runs through June 2029.
Germany Under-21 coach Antonio Di Salvo has spoken directly with Tresoldi about the issue and said the player is still unable to make a final choice. Di Salvo stressed that the decision belongs to the forward, while viewing his readiness to continue with the German youth team as an encouraging development.
The striker’s record with Germany at youth level is substantial, but appearances below senior level do not settle his international future. Italy therefore remain able to pursue a player whose club form is strengthening his case ahead of the next international window.
Di Salvo said international football had changed considerably over recent decades, with more players now having a choice between two or even three nations. He believes players in that position should be allowed sufficient time before making a commitment that cannot easily be reversed.
Tresoldi’s performances for Brugge have intensified attention on the matter. Five goals from nine appearances across domestic and European competition in 2026-27 have made him an increasingly prominent option for both Roberto Mancini’s Italy and Jurgen Klopp’s Germany.
For now, Tresoldi remains focused on his club season and Germany Under-21 duties. His eventual decision will determine whether his next step in international football comes in the German senior set-up or with the country of his birth.
