Tresoldi Hat-Trick Against Inter Spurs AC Milan Transfer Interest
AC Milan have stepped up their interest in Club Brugge striker Tresoldi after the 22-year-old delivered a landmark Champions League performance against Inter at San Siro. The Cagliari-born forward scored three times in Brugge’s 4-3 victory, strengthening both his market value and Milan’s belief that he could be ready for a move to a major European league.
A San Siro statement raises the stakes
Tresoldi’s hat-trick came in a dramatic midweek win for the Belgian visitors. He opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 30th minute, added a close-range finish after the interval and completed his treble with a composed 74th-minute strike.
The achievement placed him alongside Gareth Bale, whose 2010 display remains the only other occasion on which an away player has scored a Champions League hat-trick against Inter. For Milan, the performance was particularly significant: it came against their city rivals and underlined the forward’s capacity to influence a match at the highest level.
- Tresoldi converted a penalty on 30 minutes to begin his scoring night.
- He struck again with a tap-in in the 63rd minute as Brugge maintained their threat.
- A clinical finish in the 74th minute sealed his treble in a 4-3 Brugge win.
- The display increased pressure on Milan to prepare a serious proposal before the next transfer window.
Milan face an increasingly expensive pursuit
RedBird chief Gerry Cardinale has instructed Milan’s recruitment staff to follow developments around the striker and his representatives, with January and next summer both viewed as possible points for an approach.
Club Brugge’s position is expected to be firm. Tresoldi’s valuation has moved beyond €50 million after two hat-tricks in two months, while Brugge had already rejected a €35 million offer from Roma in August.
Roma subsequently turned to Santiago Castro as cover for Donyell Malen after failing to reach an agreement. Brugge were reluctant to sanction another major departure following Christos Tzolis’s move to Arsenal, a stance that could make an early winter deal difficult for Milan.
| Transfer detail | Figure or outcome |
|---|---|
| Roma bid rejected by Club Brugge | €35 million |
| Current estimated valuation | More than €50 million |
| Potential Milan windows | January or next summer |
| Hat-tricks in recent period | Two in two months |
Boyhood allegiance could aid the Rossoneri
Inter are also monitoring Tresoldi, but Milan believe his attachment to the Rossoneri may provide an advantage in any derby transfer battle. The club see a parallel with Ardon Jashari, another Milan supporter whom they signed from Brugge in August 2025.
Emanuele Tresoldi, the striker’s father and a former Atalanta defender, said his son has long wanted to represent Milan. “He supports Milan and wearing the Rossoneri shirt is his ambition,” he said, adding that an Inter approach might not be accepted.
That personal preference would not remove the financial challenge. Brugge have little reason to lower their demands, particularly if the forward continues to produce decisive Champions League displays before January.
Club future and international decision remain open
Tresoldi is also weighing a senior international choice between Italy and Germany. He intends to decide after appearing for Germany at the forthcoming Under-21 European Championship, with the eventual decision determining whether his senior international future lies with Jurgen Klopp’s Germany or Roberto Mancini’s Italy.
The forward does not expect to remain in Belgium for the 2027-28 season, believing he is prepared for one of Europe’s five leading leagues. Milan’s task is therefore clear: move quickly enough to avoid a wider auction, while assembling a package capable of persuading Brugge to sell.
Key takeaways
- Tresoldi scored all three of his goals in Club Brugge’s 4-3 Champions League win over Inter at San Siro.
- His treble made him only the second visiting player, after Gareth Bale in 2010, to score a Champions League hat-trick against Inter.
- Milan are tracking a potential January or summer move, but Brugge now value him at more than €50 million.
- Inter’s interest could create a local transfer contest, although Tresoldi’s childhood support for Milan may matter.
- Germany and Italy remain in contention for his senior international allegiance after the Under-21 European Championship.
