There’s a story from Tuesday’s Champions League night that brought a smile to more than a few Rossoneri supporters. While AC Milan weren’t on the pitch, Nicolò Tresoldi, the Italian naturalized German striker of Club Brugge, stole the show at San Siro with a hat-trick against Inter, helping the Belgian side to a stunning 4-3 victory. But beyond the sporting result, it was his post-match words that made the real noise — in the best possible sense.
«It Was Like a Derby to Me»
Tresoldi has never hidden his love for AC Milan. On multiple occasions, in interviews and on social media, the striker has openly declared his admiration for the Rossoneri shirt, describing himself as a true Milan supporter. Last night, after dismantling the Nerazzurri defence with three goals, he captured his emotions in words he will never forget:
«It was an incredible night, something indescribable. I’ve dreamed of a night like this so many times: scoring goals, winning here at San Siro with my whole family and my friends. It was fantastic. I received so many messages from Milan fans pushing me to score and win. Obviously for me it was a bit like a derby — incredible things.»
Genuine, spontaneous words from a player who could easily have stayed silent or given the usual post-match script. Instead, he chose honesty — and in the modern game, that is worth its weight in gold.
A Long-Declared Love for Milan
This is nothing new. Tresoldi has spoken about Milan on multiple occasions, reiterating his dream of one day wearing the Rossoneri shirt. His passion for the club is not a marketing gimmick: it is a feeling he has carried with him for years and never hesitated to express publicly.
Before the match, several Milan supporters had sent him encouraging messages — a kind of virtual support that the Italian naturalized German forward said he felt as a real motivational boost. The result? Three goals against Inter, the ultimate rival. As if fate had decided to hand the Rossoneri a night of indirect satisfaction.
Transfer Market: No Negotiations, But History Speaks
From a transfer market perspective, it is important to be clear: there are currently no negotiations between AC Milan and Club Brugge for Tresoldi. Despite the mutual affection and declarations of love, the road from admiration to a concrete deal is long and winding — and the recent history between the two clubs proves it well.
Milan has already been through exhausting negotiations with Brugge in the past: Charles De Ketelaere was purchased for over €30 million, while Onyedika cost more than €35 million plus bonuses. In total, the Belgian club pocketed nearly €75 million from Milan across just two deals. A negotiating precedent that suggests no discounts will be forthcoming — especially now that Tresoldi has just scored a Champions League hat-trick, which would only push his market value even higher.
Opening fresh talks with Brugge would not be straightforward, nor necessarily cost-effective in the short term. But football has a way of surprising us, and Tresoldi’s name is sure to remain on the radar of many top European clubs after last night’s performance.
What remains, beyond any market valuation, is the story of a young man who scored three goals against his favourite club’s biggest rival and made sure the whole world knew about it — with a smile. And for Milan supporters, there is something truly magical about that.
