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Nicolo Tresoldi’s name has popped up in the future AC Milan striker conversation a few times, and it seems he will continue to do so.
A striker is a big priority for the next mercato, and Milan have no shortage of different options. Jean-Philippe Mateta is the current headline, but Robert Lewandowski has also been listed as an idea too. In other words, there is no drought.
One of the more interesting options would be Tresoldi, who moved to Club Brugge in the summer and has scored four goals so far. The 21-year-old is seen as a player of potential, and despite him representing the German national team, he has Milanese roots.
Tresoldi’s words
He has previously spoken about his love for the club, and hopes to represent the Rossoneri eventually. However, a move between Brugge and Milan may not be the easiest after the Ardon Jashari saga.
Today, he spoke to Diretta about the present and future.
A Rossoneri fan in black and blue (the colours of Brugge). What does your grandfather, who passed on his passion for AC Milan to you, say?
“Well, not well, but the club is great, it focuses a lot on young people, and it has top facilities. It’s the perfect club to work for; they convinced me with their project, and we’re also one of the youngest teams in the Champions League.”
You went from the German second division to the Champions League…
“Well, it’s different; it all happened so quickly. I shed a tear after leaving Hannover after eight years, but I had to look for new challenges and a new adventure.”
Club Brugge’s first Champions League goal (against Monaco) this year was also your first in this competition.
“I had a chance earlier, but the opposing goalkeeper blocked me. Shortly after, the same scenario: a pass, and this time I managed to lift it high enough to score. A dream.”
A goal à la Inzaghi, your idol…
“Yes, the one against Barça was similar. Maybe the second one was easier; those are my goals when I run and tap in.”
Which of the two goals are you most attached to?
“A goal is always a goal, I can’t choose.”
You are a centre forward capable of both linking up and going deep…
“Because I still have to adapt, given that I’m not as tall as Haaland or Hojlund, but luckily I have good technique for a centre-forward, so I also try to drop back and play as a second striker to set up the wingers. This is a move I like to make, especially first time.”
Now you are playing in Belgium to win the championship.
“Yes, it’s an important test, also because here they always expect you, we have to move the ball around a lot, and there’s less space.
“In the Champions League, however, almost everyone plays man-to-man and so paradoxically we play better.
You also played in Bergamo against Atalanta, your father Emanuele’s former team…
“I was also happy because I hadn’t played in Italy since I was 12. My whole family, including my parents who live in Germany, were at the stadium, even my grandmother. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to bring anything home, but it was still very exciting.”
You met Charles De Ketelaere, who arrived in Bergamo from Bruges via Milan. Jashari, on the other hand, arrived directly. Good luck!
“I watch all the AC Milan games. But I don’t know anything. Maybe my agent is making moves, but I really don’t want to hear anything. I’m fine here, my focus is here, I’m not thinking about anything else right now.”
Were you more unlucky or lucky not to catch Milan in the Champions League this year, given that they don’t compete in cup competitions?
“Yeah, it would definitely have been nice there. Maybe playing at San Siro, like Brugge did last year. But then maybe if I scored, I wouldn’t celebrate.”
Do you remember the last top scorer for Club Brugge in the Belgian league?
“Charles (De Ketelaere)?”
Carlos Bacca, with 22 goals in the 2012/13 season.
“I didn’t know that. Sure, he went to Milan later, but we’re discovering so many coincidences…”
Sooner or later, maybe your AC Milan fan grandfather will be happy…
“(Laughs), eh maybe, but I’ll definitely be happier, my goodness…”
Now the national question is also at stake…
“I made this choice to play for Germany, and still no one has called me. Well, actually, it’s not a choice at all, because I only had the opportunity to play for Germany.”
Italy’s No. 9 is currently a hot topic. Kean is playing for a Fiorentina side in crisis, Retegui is in Saudi Arabia, and Scamacca isn’t always well…
“Well, there’s Pio [Esposito] who’s doing very well. I really like him, but I repeat, I haven’t been contacted, and I’m happy with my journey with the German Under-21s. I still have one tournament to play, Euro 2021 in 2027, so I’m happy with the way I am.
“Then there are some really strong guys in the new German generation, like Lennart Karl from Bayern, born in 2008, amazing, El Mala from Cologne, Bischof also from Bayern. The quality is high.
As a centre forward, what do you think about the fact that in Italy this year, there are few centre forwards at the top of the scoring charts?
“It’s true, centre forwards haven’t been making a splash in Italy lately. Lautaro and Thuram are certainly the league’s most important duo, but personally, AC Milan’s Gimenez is a striker I like.”
Maybe he should be given more time?
“It’s complicated at a club like Milan; you have to be ready right away. They don’t wait for you, and you have to score straight away. He has the quality. I saw him at Feyenoord too.
“He’s also left-footed and is one of those strikers who are beautiful to watch. If you’re a striker, however, you can work as hard as you want, but you have to score.”
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