For Italy, this is the kind of situation modern national teams monitor closely.
That is what makes this more than a paperwork story. International football is full of late turns, and forwards who can stretch a line, attack the box and finish chances rarely stay off big federations’ radar for long.
Nagelsmann’s explanation was revealing. “He's not a classic target man, but he's a classic striker,” the Germany coach said, before adding: “He was extremely close, but in the end he didn't make the squad because in that case we had to leave someone else out. It's not easy.”
That sounds less like a rejection and more like a squeeze for space. Still, timing matters. When a player misses a major squad, other national teams do not wait politely. They start making their case.
The obvious pull is Italy. The Azzurri have spent years searching for more clarity and depth in attack, and a young striker with upside is always going to attract attention. Argentina, if reports are accurate, adds another layer: prestige, competition and a very different pathway.
For Tresoldi, the next few months could shape the rest of his international career. If Germany does not move quickly, expect the noise around Italy to grow - and expect every squad announcement to be watched a little more closely.