Italy lures DFB‑Team talent Nicolò Tresoldi amid German tug‑of‑war

Striker Nicolò Tresoldi, who is under contract with FC Brugge, is reported by the Italian newspaper dello Sport to have chosen Italy, even though the 22‑year‑old still features for the German U21 side and remains eligible for the DFB‑Team.

Club situation and performance

Der Stürmer signed a Vertrag with FC Brugge after a Wechsel worth €7.5 million in 2025, and his Zukunft at the Belgian side appears secure. In his debut season he finished as the league’s top scorer with 19 goals, and after four matches this campaign he already has four Treffer. Laut the club’s latest figures his Marktwert stands at €25 million, and reports indicate that FC Barcelona are monitoring his progress. The Deutsche‑Fußballbund still regards him as a Top‑Talent for the senior Auswahl, while the Italian side points to his Vaters Heimatlandes as the decisive factor for an Italieners status. Sport&quot coverage has highlighted the tug‑of‑war between the two Nations.

Family ties and alleged Italian choice

Der Bericht published by the dello Sport the 22‑year‑old Talent has already given his Zustimmung to the Italien selection, citing the Verfahren for a Nationalmannschaft switch that has supposedly been initiated. The Stürmer, a Sohn of an Italiener father and an Argentinierin mother, was born in Cagliari before moving to Hannover in 2017. Laut the Italian source, the Vaters Heimatlandes makes him an Italieners by birth, and the Deutsche‑Fußballbund must now accept that the Verfahren is underway. Dem DFB‑Team sollte die Entscheidung des Spielers den Weg für die italienische Auswahl ebnen, den er bereits für die Nations‑League anvisiert. Auch die italienische Nationalmannschaft hat sein Interesse bestätigt.

German media and DFB response

The newspaper disputes the claim, stating that the Stürmer has not yet made a definitive Entscheidung regarding his Nationalmannschaft future and that a DFB nomination remains an option. Sky echoes this uncertainty, reporting that the Verfahren is still open. Laut both outlets, the Deutsche‑Fußballbund continues to pursue the player, arguing that his Zukunft with the German Auswahl is still viable. Dem DFB‑Team sollte die Möglichkeit bleiben, den talentierten Stürmer für künftige Spiele zu berufen, den er bislang in der U21‑Mannschaft besetzt hat. Auch die Diskussion bleibt in den Medien präsent.

Italian coach Roberto Mancini has reportedly filed a request with FIFA to approve the Verfahren, hoping to call up the 22‑year‑old for the upcoming Nations League fixtures. Laut the Italian federation, the approval should arrive swiftly, allowing Tresoldi to join the Italian Nationalmannschaft before the next international window. The DFB has not commented publicly, but the situation forces both federations to consider the Den‑Entscheidung impact on their squads. Auch die schnelle Genehmigung könnte das Kräfteverhältnis zwischen den beiden Nations verändern.

For Germany, the potential loss of a Top‑Talent would be a setback for new Bundestrainer Jürgen Klopp, who begins his tenure with a Gastspiel in the Niederlanden at the end of September. Should Tresoldi confirm his allegiance to Italy, the DFB‑Team would lose a forward who has already contributed four goals in four league appearances this season. The Deutsche national side must now look to alternative options, and the decision could influence squad planning for the next Euro qualifying campaign. Auch die Erwartungshaltung der Fans bleibt hoch.

Despite the off‑field debate, the Stürmer continues to deliver on the pitch. After four Pflichtspiele for FC Brugge he has matched his goal tally with four Treffer, reinforcing his reputation as a prolific scorer. Recent Bericht notes that his Marktwert has risen to €25 million, and that FC Barcelona have expressed interest in a possible future transfer. The contract with the Belgian club runs until 2028, giving both the player and the club a clear Zukunft.

The juxtaposition of an Italian‑leaning Bericht and German media insisting the decision remains open highlights the uncertainty surrounding Tresoldi’s international future. Until FIFA issues a definitive ruling, both the DFB‑Team and the Italian squad will continue to monitor the 22‑year‑old’s next move.