Cercle Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi has caught the eye of Germany manager Jurgen Klopp with his winning goal in the Bruges derby and his strong start to the season. The 22-year-old forward, last season's Jupiler Pro League top scorer, has three goals in three league matches and also found the net in the Super Cup. This is according to a report from Tribal Football this week.
Cercle Brugge currently sits 13th in the league with 2 points from 3 games (0W-2D-1L) and a goal difference of -1 (5 scored, 6 conceded). The team trails leaders Club Brugge KV by seven points. The next opportunity to climb the table is a home fixture against KAA Gent, who are sixth, on September 6th. You can view the full schedule on our fixtures page.
Why is Tresoldi attracting attention?
Nicolo Tresoldi is an Italian-German striker who took the league by storm last season. Despite not always being a regular starter, he finished as the division's top scorer. His idol is Filippo Inzaghi. This season, he has become indispensable for Cercle. He has built a genuine bond with the club and its environment and wants to complete a project of at least two years to achieve full maturity. The club itself aims to stay at the top after last year's triumph. A Champions League campaign as a guaranteed starter with Cercle Brugge is mentioned as a real possibility.
Tresoldi's form has also attracted interest from top clubs like Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, the report states. However, the striker seems intent on seeing out his second season with Cercle Brugge. His performances are vital for a team still searching for consistency. The team's current statistics can be followed on our stats page.
Which country will Tresoldi choose?
A major question is which national team Nicolo Tresoldi will represent. He has come through all the German youth national team ranks and his presence with the German Under-21s at Euro 2027 is described as almost certain. Germany senior team manager Jurgen Klopp could consider Tresoldi for Nations League matches in September and October, where he would compete with forwards like Kai Havertz and Deniz Undav.
On the other hand, Italy manager Roberto Mancini could also target the striker for the Azzurri. The choice is entirely up to Tresoldi himself. A friend and former teammate from the German Under-21s, Nick Woltemade, now plays for Newcastle but is not a starter there. Tresoldi's development at Cercle Brugge makes him an attractive option for both nations.
What does this mean for Cercle Brugge?
Nicolo Tresoldi's outstanding form is a major asset for Cercle Brugge but also presents challenges. The club must perform to keep its star player. The current 13th place in the standings requires improvement. The goal is clear: return to the top of the league.
The coming weeks are important. After the match against Gent comes a run of fixtures that could define the season. Retaining Tresoldi until at least the end of the campaign would be a huge boost for the club's ambitions. His goals have already proven indispensable, such as in the winning derby against Club Brugge.
