Nicolo Tresoldi Delays Choosing Between Germany and Italy Until After 2027 U21 Euros

Club Brugge forward Nicolo Tresoldi has decided not to commit to either Germany or Italy for his senior international career before the 2027 U21 European Championship. The 22-year-old attacker, currently shining with the German U21 team, remains torn between his birth nation and the country where he developed as a player.

A Heart Split Between Two Countries

The battle for Tresoldi’s allegiance will continue for at least another year. Despite strong interest from both the German Football Association (DFB) and Italy’s FIGC, he plans to stay with the German U21s through the 2027 Euros before making a final choice. In an interview with Sky Germany, he expressed the emotional weight of this decision. "My heart is 50:50. Both countries mean a lot to me," Tresoldi said, reflecting on his deep connection to each side.

Discussions with Jürgen Klopp

The stakes rose when German national team coach Jürgen Klopp reached out personally. Klopp values Tresoldi’s Champions League performances and they have had meaningful talks about his future. Tresoldi described their exchange as more than a typical coach-player talk. "We had good conversations. I explained my situation to Kloppo, and he understood it. He is a great person. It wasn’t a coach-player conversation, but like a father-son conversation. He said that the door is always open for me," the striker shared.

Roberto Mancini Seeks to Bring Him Back to Italy

Italy’s head coach Roberto Mancini is also trying to sway Tresoldi. The forward responded honestly, telling Mancini the same as he told Klopp. Born in Sardinia and raised partly in Italy before moving to Germany at 13, Tresoldi holds a strong bond with Italy beyond family ties. "It’s not just that only my father comes from Italy. I was also born there, I grew up there," he explained. Although eligible to represent Argentina through his mother, his decision currently revolves around Europe.

Committed to Germany U21 for Now

Tresoldi remains dedicated to the German U21 setup under coach Antonio Di Salvo and is eager to continue representing Germany at youth level. He aims to play in the upcoming European Championship before reassessing his options. He is expected to feature in Germany's crucial qualifier against Latvia U21 on Saturday, helping their campaign to reach the tournament.

"I wear the Germany jersey with pride, I’m very happy to be here. I still want to play in the European Championship here. After that, we will see how things progress," Tresoldi said.

• EURO U21 Qualification Match: Latvia U21 vs Germany U21
• Date: 26 September 2026, 19:00
• Venue: LVA

• Next Club Brugge Match: RAAL La Louviere vs Club Brugge
• Date: 10 October 2026, 19:15