AC Milan have intensified their efforts to sign prolific Club Brugge marksman Nicolo Tresoldi after watching the youngster single-handedly dismantle city rivals Inter in the Champions League. RedBird chief Gerry Cardinale is eager to bring the €50m-rated forward back to Italy amid fierce competition from across the continent.
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Cristian Chivu did not hold back in his assessment of Inter's dramatic defeat, placing the burden of the result squarely on his own shoulders. Despite a spirited performance in flashes, the Italian giants were unable to contain a relentless Club Brugge side in front of a disappointed San Siro crowd.
Inter suffered a devastating 3-4 defeat at San Siro as a defensive implosion overshadowed a clinical double from Lautaro Martinez. Despite dominating possession and shot counts, Cristian Chivu's side were undone by the clinical finishing of Nicolo Tresoldi and a late winner from Romeo Vermant.
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