Capello on Tresoldi: He Points to Milan's Lack of Italian Players

Former Milan player and coach Fabio Capello believes Club Brugge forward Nicolò Tresoldi could be a good signing for the Rossoneri. Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Capello said Tresoldi could succeed at San Siro. He also said the player might prefer to represent the Italian national team.

Capello drew attention to the fact that Milan started the match against Genoa with only one Italian player. Alphadjo Cissè was the only Italian in Ruben Amorim's starting XI, and he had scored the opening goal in the 2-1 win at the Ferraris. The other players in the squad are said to come from France, Spain, Belgium, Croatia, the United States and Portugal.

Tresoldi was born in Cagliari and grew up in Germany. Both Italy and Germany are trying to persuade the 22-year-old to play for their national teams. He caught Cardinale's attention in October, when he scored a hat-trick against Inter in the Champions League at San Siro. He has said that as a child he supported Milan and dreamed of playing for the club.

The transfer does not appear straightforward. Brugge reportedly will not accept an offer below 40 million euros in January. Milan are said to be ready to act if they cannot find a cheaper loan option to support Gonçalo Ramos.