Tresoldi surfaces as Lewandowski successor option
Barcelona have identified Club Brugge forward Nicolo Tresoldi as a potential solution to their centre-forward shortage following Robert Lewandowski’s departure earlier this summer. The 21-year-old joins a shortlist of attacking targets under consideration by Hansi Flick, though Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez continues to occupy top priority status.
The Catalan club’s search for a new focal point has intensified as negotiations for Alvarez drag on. With Inter Milan unwilling to entertain offers for captain Lautaro Martinez, whom they consider untransferable, Barcelona have been forced to evaluate alternative profiles. Italian reports suggest Tresoldi has emerged as a concrete option should the pursuit of Alvarez prove unsuccessful.
Prolific Belgium spell attracts major interest
Tresoldi arrives on Barcelona’s radar courtesy of an impressive 2025-26 season in the Belgian Pro League, where he registered 21 goals from 42 appearances for Club Brugge. The forward has maintained that momentum into the current campaign, scoring twice in his opening two matches of 2026-27.
His performances on the continental stage have further enhanced his reputation. The striker found the net against both Barcelona and Atletico Madrid during last season’s Champions League fixtures, performances that evidently left an impression on the Blaugrana scouting department.
International heritage and previous Italian links
Born in Italy to former professional Emanuele Tresoldi and an Argentine mother with Italian roots, Tresoldi moved to Germany during his adolescence. He spent seven years developing in Hannover 96’s academy system and has since represented Germany exclusively at youth level, amassing 12 goals in 24 outings for the Under-21 national team.
Roma previously explored signing the dual-nationality forward earlier this summer. Italian outlets reported discussions between the clubs regarding a prospective fee estimated between €30 million and €35 million, though the capital club ultimately pivoted to Bologna’s Santiago Castro.
Transfer status and next steps
While Tresoldi represents an attainable target with proven goalscoring credentials, Barcelona’s immediate focus remains locked on securing Alvarez. However, as the window advances without resolution on their primary objective, the Germany youth international offers an increasingly viable alternative to bolster Flick’s attacking options.
No formal bid has been confirmed, and Club Brugge have yet to indicate whether they would sanction a departure for a player who has become central to their domestic and European ambitions.