Italy coach Roberto Mancini discussed Nicolo Tresoldi’s senior international choice at Coverciano as Italy and Germany compete for the 22-year-old Club Brugge forward.
Mancini discusses contact with Tresoldi
At a media briefing at the federation’s centre in Coverciano, Mancini said: "I have spoken to Tresoldi, and Ranieri has spoken to him too"
Mancini also said: "I think he has to feel the desire to play for Italy. He was born in Italy, just like his father, who became a European champion with the U21s. I believe there is a possibility that he will choose the Azzurri."
He added: "He knows he can be an important player for us."
Tresoldi delays his final decision
GOAL reported that Tresoldi is holding off on a final commitment to a senior national team. GOAL reported that he wants to continue playing for Germany until the U21 European Championship in summer 2027, then make his final decision.
Tresoldi said in September: "My heart is a bit 50:50 between Italy and Germany"
From Germany’s youth teams to Brugge
Tresoldi came through Germany’s youth teams and is a 22-year-old Club Brugge forward. He moved from Hannover 96 to Belgium and established himself at Brugge.
GOAL reported that Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp has taken an interest in Tresoldi and personally sounded him out in an effort to keep him with the DFB.
Palma named in Italy squad
Mancini named 18-year-old Matteo Palma in the squad for Nations League matches against France on 12 November and Belgium on 15 November. Palma previously played for Germany’s U16 and U17 teams before choosing Italy.
