Italy, Germany, Argentina: Barcelona eye striker as Alvarez alternative
In the packed Brujas stadium, Nicolo Tresoldi slipped past the defense and finished his fourth consecutive league goal, prompting Barcelona scouts to whisper his name as a possible replacement for Julian Álvarez.
Triple national eligibility
Nicolo Tresoldi is a 22‑year‑old forward born in Italy, naturalised as a German citizen and also eligible for Argentina through his mother, Barbara Caffi. His father, Emanuele Tresoldi, was a youth international for Italy, giving the youngster the right to represent three nations. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has recently opened contacts with his family, eyeing him for future senior call‑ups.
Four‑goal streak lifts market value
Cuatro goles in cuatro partidos de liga have propelled Tresoldi into the spotlight, with his latest strike coming on Sunday in the Brujas derby after a pass from Carlos Forbs. That goal secured the win and helped Club Brujas maintain the lead in the Jupiler Pro League. Last season he recorded 23 goals and 7 assists in 58 matches, including three goals and one assist in the Champions League, making him the top scorer in the Belgian league.
His market price has surged; the club set a selling price between 45 and 50 million euros after rejecting a 35‑million‑euro offer from Roma. Brujas originally paid only 7.5 million euros for the striker in the summer of 2025 and has secured his services until 2029, giving the Belgian side a strong negotiating position.
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Barcelona targets him as Alvarez backup
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has reportedly suggested Tresoldi as an alternative to Julian Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez, fitting the club’s desire for aggressive transitions, off‑the‑ball movement and clinical finishing. However, Barcelona’s known budget constraints make the €45‑50 million tag a challenge.
Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham have intensified their monitoring, with the English clubs possessing greater financial leeway than the Catalan side. Atletico Madrid’s Diego Simeone dismissed any advice on the matter, saying “no estoy para dar consejos,” while Inter Milan has no intention of loaning the player.
Argentine ties deepen his profile
“La Bombonera is very beautiful, I love it and also the players who have played there,” Tresoldi told , underscoring his affection for Argentine football culture. He also joked, “My mother is from River and I am from Boca, it’s kind of a war.” After Barcelona’s elimination from the Champions League by Atletico, Tresoldi swapped jerseys with Julian Álvarez, saying, “I wanted the Spider‑Man shirt because he is one of the strongest players in Argentina.”
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Battle for his future intensifies
Italy, Germany and Argentina are now in direct competition to secure Tresoldi’s long‑term commitment, with the AFA exploring his inclusion for the Olympic pathway to Los Ángeles 2028, the Copa América 2028 and even the World Cup 2030. The player’s rising profile and contract until 2029 ensure the negotiations will remain a focal point for Europe’s biggest clubs.