Tresoldi reflects on hat-trick, confirms talks with Italy and Germany
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Newcastle-owned striker Tresoldi scored a hat-trick and revealed he has spoken with both the Italian and German national teams about his international future.
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Attributed to original sourceNicolò Tresoldi admits scoring a hat-trick for Club Brugge to beat Inter at San Siro is ‘incredible, indescribable,’ but it won’t affect his choice between Italy and Germany. ‘I spoke to both.’
Only one player had previously been able to score a hat-trick against Inter in the Champions League here and that was Gareth Bale for Tottenham Hotspur.
It was an extra special night for Tresoldi, who was born in Italy and moved to Germany as a child with his family, because he is a lifelong supporter of the Nerazzurri’s bitter rivals Milan.
The 22-year-old arrived at the post-match interview with the match ball tucked under his arm and a huge grin on his face.
Tresoldi perfect night at San Siro MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 13: Nicolo Tresoldi of Club Brugge KV scores his team’s second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD2 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Club Brugge KV at Stadio San Siro on October 13, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) “I’m almost more anxious now than I was before kick-off,” smiled Tresoldi, who speaks perfect Italian, on Sky Sport Italia.
“It was incredible, indescribable, I had dreamed so many times of a night like this, but to score three goals and win here at San Siro is beyond words. All my family and friends were in the stands too, it’s just fantastic.”
Tresoldi had scored six goals in eight games so far this season, including one in the Champions League, and added three in one go tonight.
“I did receive many messages from Milan fans before the game, they were telling me to score and win. I am happy first of all for Club Brugge to have won, for all of Belgian football, but I will admit it was a bit of a derby for me. It’s a lot!”
Tresoldi has played for Germany through all the youth levels, but has not yet decided whether he will represent Italy for senior international football.
After this performance, he may well not be allowed out of the country.
MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 13: Nicolo Tresoldi of Club Brugge KV celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD2 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Club Brugge KV at Stadio San Siro on October 13, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) “That is another big thing, some things have been said that are not true. I am happy with what I’m doing in Germany, and then we’ll see. There are many strikers who are much better than me in Germany and Italy, perhaps after today I feel a little more confident about my own abilities,” he smiled.
“I spoke to Klopp, Mancini, the federations of both countries, they understood how I see things. I always speak Italian at home, I was born in Italy too. We’ll see. I am enjoying myself with the Germany Under-21 side, we have a European Championship to play, it’s a trophy my Dad won with Italy, so it’s a target for me. Then we’ll see what happens.”
How did Club Brugge prepare for this trip to San Siro?
“We knew Inter are the best team in Italy and one of the best in the world. We wanted to press them high, because they like getting through low blocks, and we wanted to make the most of any errors, be clinical in front of goal. I think we had plenty of possession too, we are a young side, the coach told us not to be afraid, to play one on one, and make the most of any errors they made.”
MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 13: Nicolo Tresoldi of Club Brugge KV scores his team’s first goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD2 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Club Brugge KV at Stadio San Siro on October 13, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) The pace they showed was particularly damaging to Inter defenders, above all with Carlos Forbs, who had been in doubt through injury.
“We are quick and young, but also made the most of our opportunities and had a bit of luck when they hit the crossbar. You could tell we were enjoying ourselves, and in the second half we really stepped up a level. The fourth goal was a pass from midfield and none of the Inter defenders chasing him down, you could tell we were in better physical shape than Inter.
“It was the perfect night.”
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What happened
Tresoldi, a young forward owned by Newcastle United but on loan, produced a hat-trick in a match he described as 'incredible.' He confirmed that both Italy and Germany have been in contact regarding his international allegiance, highlighting his dual nationality. The performance is likely to accelerate discussions about which senior national team setup he will join. His form continues to attract attention from two of Europe's top footballing nations.
Chance analysis
Tresoldi is emerging as one of the more intriguing dual-nationality stories in European football. A hat-trick on a high-visibility night will sharpen the recruitment push from both Italy and Germany, each of whom see value in a young, in-form striker. With Newcastle holding his rights and his loan club providing minutes, the player has a clear runway to make a decision that shapes his senior international career.
Tresoldi's hat-trick and ongoing talks with both federations increase the likelihood of a near-term senior international call-up, with the chosen national team gaining a rising forward option.