Tresoldi's hat‑trick fuels Argentina speculation after Champions League win

In the opening night of the UEFA Champions League second round, 22‑year‑old forward Nicoló Tresoldi stole the spotlight by scoring a hat‑trick as Brujas edged Inter Milan 4‑3 at the San Siro, while his international future hung in the balance between Argentina, Italy and Germany.

Club triumph and personal milestone

The Belgian side celebrated a dramatic comeback, with Tresoldi’s three goals securing the win and cementing his status as the match’s star. He has now netted nine goals in eleven league appearances for Brujas this season, following a previous campaign in which he scored 23 times from 58 matches.

International options and uncertainty

His performance sparked worldwide discussion because the Argentine Selección, coached by Lionel Scaloni, has reportedly placed him on a shortlist for the Albiceleste, yet Italy – his birth country – and Germany, where he featured for the Under‑21 side, also remain in contention.

Scaloni’s informal contact with the player indicates interest, but the presence of two other national teams creates a “panorama of uncertainty”, as described by local reports. Tresoldi himself answered a question about joining Argentina with a cautious “También soy alemán y mi mamá es argentina. Ya veremos, ya veremos”.

He added that his mother, a River Plate supporter, keeps Argentine culture alive at home, mentioning the Bombonera with affection. TyC Sports noted that negotiations could prove more complex than those involving fellow dual‑nationalists Nicolás Paz or Alejandro Garnacho.

Beyond the senior debate, Tresoldi shone at the recent European Under‑21 Championship in Albania and Serbia, finishing as the tournament’s top scorer with six goals from six matches for Germany.

With his club form soaring and three national teams vying for his allegiance, the next steps for Tresoldi remain open‑ended, leaving fans and federations alike awaiting his final decision.