Barcelona balks at €50 million for Tresoldi as striker gap widens

Barcelona decided not to sign in‑form German striker Nicolo Tresoldi in the summer because the €50 million asking price was deemed excessive. The Catalans made the call as they reshaped their attack, opting to rely on recent arrivals rather than meet the fee.

Striker vacancy after summer exits

The departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres left Barcelona without a recognised number nine. Gabriel Jesus arrived to fill part of the void, while Raphinha has adapted brilliantly to a more central role. Yet the long‑term striker position remains a key concern.

During the window the Catalans explored several alternatives, including Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez, but none materialised. German striker Nicolo Tresoldi also attracted concrete interest, as reported by Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sport Germany. The journalist said the forward was priced around €50 million.

Interest in Nicolo Tresoldi

Barcelona considered signing Tresoldi but ultimately refused to meet the €50 million demand, deeming it too steep for a relatively unproven player. The club’s hesitation reflected a cautious approach to spending on a youngster.

The 22‑year‑old has burst onto the scene, recording three hat‑tricks in four weeks. His feats include a Champions League hat‑trick against Inter Milan and another versus Sint‑Truiden. Tresoldi has netted 12 goals in 14 club appearances this season, plus four for Germany’s Under‑21 side, totalling 16.

Raphinha’s success up front has given Barcelona breathing room, but Tresoldi’s form suggests the market value could rise. Arsenal and other major clubs are reportedly monitoring him, and a January move is already being discussed. However, Brugge are reluctant to sell their number nine mid‑season, and his contract runs until 2029.

Tresoldi’s international future remains undecided between Germany, Argentina and Italy, though he aims to represent Germany at the Under‑21 European Championship next summer. Should Barcelona revisit the deal, they may face a higher price tag than the original €50 million.

In summary, Barcelona must decide whether to track Tresoldi closely for a future window or allocate the funds elsewhere, as the opportunity to secure him now has slipped but may reappear under less favourable terms.