Sommer hails Tresoldi as top European striker in waiting

Yann Sommer has added fresh fuel to the growing hype around Nicolo Tresoldi, calling the Club Brugge striker a player who can become a top European forward without any doubt. With Champions League attention already on Brugge’s trip to Inter Milan, the 21-year-old has become one of the most talked-about names in the build-up.

Sommer’s bold verdict on Tresoldi

Sommer, who spent years at Inter before moving to Brugge, was asked about Tresoldi’s rise and the national-team tug of war surrounding the striker. His answer was clear and confident. “He has the qualities to play for a big club,” Sommer told Gazzetta dello Sport, while also describing the forward as “modest and professional”.

The praise matters because Sommer knows elite-level pressure well. When a player of his experience speaks this strongly about a young striker, it signals more than casual admiration. It reflects a growing belief inside European football that Tresoldi is quickly moving beyond promising talent and into the category of genuine high-ceiling attacker.

Germany and Italy both want the same player

The biggest storyline around Tresoldi is not just his club form, but his international future. The striker currently captains Germany’s under-21 side, yet Italy are also pursuing him, with the option of playing for the Azzurri still open if he chooses to make that switch at senior level.

Sommer declined to get drawn into the national-team debate. “Don’t ask me which national team he’ll choose; that’s up to him,” he said. The decision, however, is already shaping up to be one of the more intriguing eligibility battles in European football.

German head coach Jürgen Klopp and Italy’s new boss Roberto Mancini have both reportedly spoken to the forward. Tresoldi is expected to wait until next summer, after the European youth championship with Germany, before making a final call.

Numbers that explain the rise

Tresoldi’s reputation is backed by steady production and clear progress since joining Brugge. The club signed him from second-division Hannover 96 in 2025 for €7.5 million, a fee that now looks increasingly smart as his value and influence continue to climb.

He helped Brugge win the Jupiler Pro League title in his first season and has started this campaign with more sharp finishing. His form has continued into the current year, where he has already shown he can deliver in both domestic and European competition.

He also found the net in Brugge’s opening Champions League match, a 3-2 defeat against Europa League winners Aston Villa. At the weekend, he added a penalty in the 4-1 away win over RAAL La Louviere, another sign that he is carrying confidence into every competition.

Why Europe is paying attention

Speculation over Tresoldi has been building for months, and that interest is now spreading beyond the usual scouting circles. Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid are among the clubs linked with him, suggesting his next move could eventually become a major transfer story.

What makes Tresoldi especially appealing is the combination of age, output and mentality. He is still developing, but he is already performing in a title-winning side and making his mark in Europe. That blend often attracts the biggest clubs first, then the biggest expectations later.

A striker with room to grow

For Brugge, the challenge will be keeping a rising star focused amid constant speculation. For Germany and Italy, the challenge is much bigger: convincing him that their project is the right one for his senior future.

Sommer’s assessment may capture the current mood best. Tresoldi is not being discussed as a distant prospect anymore. He is being discussed as a striker ready for the next level, with the talent, temperament and production to back up the claim.

Whether his next chapter comes in Germany, Italy or at another European giant, the conversation has clearly changed. Tresoldi is no longer just a name for the future. He is becoming a player Europe is already watching very closely.