AC Milan has stepped up its pursuit of Club Bruges forward Nicolo Tresoldi after his hat-trick against Inter Milan at San Siro. The twenty-two-year-old striker’s valuation has surged past fifty million euros, while a lifelong attachment to the Rossoneri gives the Italian giant an advantage in the upcoming transfer windows.
San Siro Hat-Trick Elevates Nicolo Tresoldi Onto Europe’s Elite Stage
A stunning midweek performance at San Siro turned a Champions League fixture into a showcase for the twenty-two-year-old forward. Club Bruges secured a 4-3 victory against Inter Milan behind three goals from the visiting striker, who converted a penalty kick in the thirtieth minute, scored from close range in the sixty-third, and finished calmly in the seventy-fourth.
That scoring feat matched a performance recorded by Gareth Bale in 2010, establishing the visiting player as only the second individual from an opposing side to net a Champions League hat-trick against Inter Milan. The explosion of form follows two hat-tricks in two months, driving intense market attention across the continent.
RedBird Leadership Directs Recruitment Push Following Failed Summer Bids
AC Milan ownership has moved quickly to position the club for an eventual transfer battle. Gerry Cardinale, the boss of RedBird, instructed the recruitment division at Via Aldo Rossi to maintain close contact with the player’s entourage ahead of the January transfer window or next summer.
❤️🖤Nicolò Tresoldi after INTER-BRUGGE:“For me it was a bit of a derby as a Milan fan. It was a crazy and indescribable night. I’ve dreamt of a night like this. I received a lot of messages from Milan fans before the game.” pic.twitter.com/9aF2dRskYq
Club Bruges previously demonstrated firm resolve during the summer market. The Belgian side rejected a thirty-five-million-euro offer from AS Roma submitted in August. That refusal mirrored a strategy that also saw Christos Tzolis depart for Arsenal, leaving Roma to recruit Santiago Castro as a backup for Donyell Malen instead.
Childhood Allegiance Shapes the Race for a Major Transfer
While Inter Milan is also interested in the player, the Rossoneri hold an advantage rooted in the player’s early years. The young forward acknowledged the emotional weight of his recent performance in an interview with sports media.
As an AC Milan fan, it was a bit of a derby for me. It was a crazy, indescribable evening. I dreamed of an evening like this. Nicolo
Those personal ties were reinforced by family commentary published in the Italian press regarding potential rival approaches.
Milan officials successfully utilized a similar emotional connection during the August 2025 acquisition of Ardon Jashari, who also favored the club before joining from Bruges.
International Decisions and Financial Valuations Point Toward Departure
Market evaluations have surpassed the fifty-million-euro threshold following two hat-tricks in two months. Observers note that AS Roma will likely pass on the bidding at that level, while the Premier League could also enter the race.
Beyond club football, the rising star faces a national team choice between Germany and Italy. Having represented German youth setups, the forward intends to finalize his senior international allegiance following the upcoming UEFA European Under-21 Championship, weighing a future under Jürgen Klopp against an opportunity with Roberto Mancini’s squad.
Industry forecasts suggest that retaining the forward for the 2027–2028 campaign remains unlikely, as the ambitious goalscorer prepares to step into one of Europe’s top five leagues through a winter or summer transaction.