Atlético's chase of Brujas striker Tresoldi hits Belgian veto
Periodista Deportivo Atlético Madrid’s scouting department, led by sporting director Mateu Alemany, keep a close eye on 22‑year‑old Brujas forward Nicolò Tresoldi, even as the Belgian club refuses to let the Italo‑German striker depart. The contrast between Atlético’s persistent interest and Brujas’ firm veto defines the transfer saga.
Competing offers and Brujas stance
Last summer the Italian forward gave his consent to join Atlético, but Brujas in Bélgica rejected any negotiation. Roma entered the race with a 35‑million‑euro offer, which the Belgian side turned down. Barcelona also listed him as a plan B for Julián, yet no formal bid materialised.
The 22‑year‑old has a contract with Brujas that runs until June 2029, meaning the club retains full control. Mateu Alemany’s team at the Metropolitano keeps a strict watch on his development, noting that Atlético remains on his agenda. No other Spanish side has matched the monitoring intensity.
International prospects and personal background
This season Tresoldi has added three goals in the Jupiler Pro League and converted a penalty against Aston Villa in the Champions League. He also found the net for the Germany under‑21 side, underscoring his rising profile. His performances have kept him firmly on Mateu Alemany’s radar.
At the same time, Atleti’s recent signing Jonathan David has made an immediate impact, scoring three goals and providing an assist in just 160 minutes of LaLiga action against Real Sociedad, Osasuna and Real Madrid. His output translates to a goal every 53 minutes, a benchmark that fuels debate over making his loan from Juventus permanent. Atlético hold an option to buy David for 25 million euros, with his loan set to run until June 2027.
Tresoldi, born in Cagliari in 2004, holds German, Italian and Argentine passports, but currently represents Germany at under‑21 level. His dual‑national status has attracted interest from the senior squads of Italia and Argentina as well as the German federation. The striker’s next decision therefore extends beyond club football.
He is the son of an Argentine mother and former Atalanta player Emanuele Tresoldi, grew up in Germany and completed his youth training at Hannover 96. The move to Brujas in July 2025 cost 7.5 million euros, marking his first senior transfer. These roots explain the breadth of his international options.
Speaking about his national allegiance, Tresoldi said, “I wear the Germany shirt with pride, I am super happy here.” The declaration reinforces his commitment to the German under‑21 programme while clubs continue to monitor his progress.