Mancini: I Spoke with Tresoldi, There Is a Chance for Italy

Roberto Mancini revealed that he had talked with Club Brugge forward Nicolo Tresoldi about his future with the national team. The Italy head coach said the 22-year-old could decide to play for the senior national team and that there is "a chance" of this.

Tresoldi currently plays regularly for Germany's U21 team. The player is expected to remain with the German youth side until the U21 European Championship, which will be held at the end of the 2026-27 season. Born in Cagliari, Tresoldi has an Italian father and a mother of Italian and Argentine descent. Having moved to Germany at a young age, the player is in a position to choose between three countries at senior level.

This season, he has scored 14 goals in 17 matches across all competitions for Club Brugge. His total at the club stands at 37 goals in 74 matches. He also scored five goals in four Champions League matches. Tresoldi was a Milan supporter as a child, and there is great anticipation among fans for him to wear the Italy shirt.

Mancini addressed the matter at a press conference in Coverciano on Monday. The head coach said that he and Claudio Ranieri had both spoken with the player. Mancini said, "I spoke with Tresoldi, Ranieri also spoke. But I believe he needs to feel that he wants to play for the national team." He also said, "We hope he makes the right choice."