Ex-Milan striker and former technical director of the German FA Oliver Bierhoff says that he hopes Nicolo Tresoldi opts to represent Germany over Italy at senior international level, and says that ‘as far as I know’, the DFB is ‘in contact’ with the Club Brugge striker.

Tresoldi was born in Italy to parents of Italian descent, but moved to Germany as a teenager and has gone on to represent them at U19 and U21 level. He has not yet appeared for either nation at senior level, and is understood to be taking his time over a final decision.

Recent reports indicate that Tresoldi wishes to complete the U21 European Championship campaign with Germany over the summer before making a final decision over his allegiance at senior international level.

Interest in the 22-year-old shot up even further earlier this week when he netted a hat-trick in a surprise 4-3 underdog victory for Club Brugge against Inter in San Siro on Tuesday night.

Former Milan striker Bierhoff, who spent 18 years in the German Football Association (DFB) set-up, serving as technical director between 2018 and 2022, has recently spoken about Tresoldi’s options in an interview with German reporter Martin Volkmar.

Unsurprisingly, Bierhoff hopes that Tresoldi goes on to represent Germany at senior international level, and says that as far as he is aware, the German FA is trying their best to persuade him

“His growth has been fantastic,” said Bierhoff (via Mediaset ) The fact that he’s been able to establish himself abroad has been remarkable and has helped him take a big step forwards. He’s become physically stronger and has gained a lot more confidence.

“The fact that he’s scoring in the Champions League is a good sign and it shows that he’s able to hold his own at the highest international levels, not only in the Belgian league.”

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