Italy talent Tresoldi linked as Barcelona option after Lewandowski
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Barcelona are monitoring Italian young striker Tresoldi as a potential long-term option to eventually succeed Robert Lewandowski up front.
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Attributed to original sourceBarcelona are on the search for a new option at centre-forward following the departure of the veteran Robert Lewandowski earlier this summer, and reports in Italy claim that Nicolo Tresoldi is an option for Hansi Flick’s side.
Report: Barcelona interested in Germany and Italy youngster Tresoldi Barcelona have been unsuccessfully pursuing Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez for much of this summer and reports over the last week have claimed that Barca are also interested in Inter captain Lautaro Martinez, who is, however, considered untransferable by the Nerazzurri.
According to reports from Spanish outlet AS , Alvarez is still Barca’s priority signing at centre-forward, but a new option in the form of Tresoldi has begun to emerge.
BRAUNSCHWEIG, GERMANY – MARCH 27: Nicolo Tresoldi of Germany celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Under21 EURO Qualifier between Germany U21 and Northern Ireland U21 at Eintracht Stadion on March 27, 2026 in Braunschweig, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) Thursday’s report claims that the longer into the transfer window that Barcelona go without reaching an agreement for Alvarez, the more likely it is that they will have to move forwards with one of their alternative options, and Tresoldi is very much on that list.
Tresoldi spent the 2025-26 season in Belgium with Club Brugge and scored 21 goals from 42 appearances in the Belgian Pro League including two goals from two appearances already in 2026-27. He also netted against Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last season.
There had also been reports in Italy that Roma were interested in signing the 21-year-old this summer before striking an agreement with Bologna to sign Santiago Castro instead . Reports at the time claimed that the clubs were discussing a fee in the region of €30m-€35m.
Tresoldi was born in Italy to an Italian father, former professional Emanuele Tresoldi, and an Argentine mother with Italian descent.
However, he moved to Germany as a teenager, spent seven years on the books of Hannover 96 and has only represented Germany at youth international level. He has 12 goals from 24 appearances with Germany’s U21s.
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What happened
Barcelona are keeping tabs on Tresoldi, a promising Italian forward, as a possible future striking option. The interest is framed as succession planning for veteran striker Robert Lewandowski, who remains Barcelona's first-choice No. 9. Tresoldi is considered one of the most interesting young Italian talents and could be lined up for a move should Lewandowski depart or as part of a longer-term attacking rebuild at Camp Nou. No negotiations or concrete offers have been reported at this stage.
Chance analysis
Barcelona's reported interest in Tresoldi fits a familiar pattern at Camp Nou: tying future recruitment to the eventual departure of an ageing superstar. Lewandowski remains central to the team's attack, but the club appears to be mapping out options beyond his cycle. Tresoldi represents the kind of profile Barcelona have gravitated toward in recent windows — young, mouldable, and with resale value — though the lack of any formal approach keeps this firmly in the early-scout phase rather than imminent transfer territory.
No immediate effect on either club; could become a concrete Barcelona attacking target if Lewandowski's situation changes or Tresoldi's profile rises further.