Nicolò Tresoldi has officially confirmed he will not rush his international future, choosing to represent Germany’s Under-21 side at the upcoming European Championship while keeping the door open for Italy. The Club de Bruges striker, who holds dual nationality through his Italian-born father and his own birth and upbringing in Italy, addressed mounting speculation over a high-stakes tug-of-war between two of European football’s powerhouse federations.
The situation drew direct intervention from Italy manager Roberto Mancini and Germany’s leadership, including Jürgen Klopp. Speaking to reporters, Mancini confirmed he met with the young forward in an effort to secure his services ahead of upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures, acknowledging that the player remains completely undecided for now.
Roberto Mancini Confirms Direct Talks With Club de Bruges Forward
Roberto Mancini is actively reshaping the Italian national team following a difficult stretch that included three missed FIFA World Cup tournaments. As part of that overhaul, the 61-year-old manager moved quickly to sound out Tresoldi regarding a potential call-up for Italy’s upcoming competitive fixtures.
Reporting details how Mancini addressed the recruitment battle during a press conference, confirming that he held a positive face-to-face discussion with the attacker in Belgium. While Mancini admitted that Tresoldi declined to make an immediate switch, the Italian boss addressed the ongoing debate with characteristic humor.
“He said that he felt 50% Italian and 50% German; let’s hope that by June, he feels 51% Italian and 49% allemand,” Mancini joked to reporters and assembled media, drawing laughter from the press room alongside national team goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Jürgen Klopp and Antonio Di Salvo Shape Germany’s Plan
Germany’s football hierarchy has moved with equal determination to secure the forward’s long-term allegiance. Jürgen Klopp has engaged directly with the Club de Bruges star, emphasizing his value to the German setup and expressing understanding regarding the player’s deliberate approach to his international career.
Meanwhile, Germany U21 head coach Antonio Di Salvo clarified that Tresoldi’s immediate loyalty lies squarely with the youth national team setup rather than either senior squad. According to Di Salvo, the player opted to commit fully to the youth setup rather than rushing into a permanent senior cap.
“Nicolò decided neither in favor of Germany nor in favor of Italy, but for the Under-21s,” Di Salvo explained regarding the player’s stance. “I think that is truly a good thing.”
Inside Nicolò Tresoldi’s Dual Heritage and 50-50 Split
Tresoldi has maintained a consistent message across both national federations, balancing deep personal ties to both countries without leaning prematurely toward one side. Born and raised in Italy before developing his professional career, the striker feels an equal emotional attachment to both cultures.
“I said the same thing to Klopp as I did to Mancini,” Tresoldi told reporters when pressed on his international future. “I proudly wear the German shirt, I love being here. I would like to play the Euros here. After that, we’ll see. It’s not only because my father comes from Italy, but also because I was born there, I grew up there. In my heart, it’s 50/50. Both countries mean a lot to me.”
Rather than jumping at senior opportunities during the current window, the young forward intends to honor his commitments to the German youth setup through the continental tournament.
The 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship Timeline
The critical checkpoint in Tresoldi's international recruitment battle is set for the summer of 2027. The tournament will take place in Albania and Serbia from June 17 to July 4, serving as the stage where the striker intends to complete his commitments with the German Mannschaft U21.
Both coaching staffs recognize that a definitive choice will likely not materialize until the final whistle blows on Germany’s European campaign in July 2027. Until then, Mancini’s Italy will monitor the striker’s development in Belgium while hoping that strong performances and persistent charm can eventually tip the balance toward the Azzurri.
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