The two developments offer a reminder of Milan's ambitions under their American ownership, with Cardinale demanding continued improvement from the current squad and the club having previously come close to securing the services of one of Europe's emerging young forwards.
Cardinale watched the victory over Genoa from the United States and was pleased with the determination shown by Rúben Amorim's players after their disappointing Europa League defeat to Ferencváros.
"The team showed grit, determination and the desire to win. Keep it up," the RedBird owner said.
He also backed Amorim's assessment of the performance, agreeing that Milan still need to improve their ability to maintain the same standard throughout a match.
"I fully agree with the observations Ruben made after the match. There are still aspects to keep working on in order to maintain the same level for the full 90 minutes, but this time it was really important to get the three points."
Cardinale was particularly satisfied with the attitude of the players, believing the response was important both for the league campaign and for the atmosphere around the club heading into the international break.
"I'm really satisfied with the spirit I saw in every single one of our players. From now on, it's important to continue on this path."
The victory provided an important response after the disappointment against Ferencváros, with AC Milan returning to winning ways in Serie A and giving themselves a more positive platform for the weeks ahead.
Away from the immediate results, Milan have also been linked historically with Tresoldi, who has developed into one of the most productive young strikers in European football.
According to transfer journalist Matteo Moretto, the Rossoneri came extremely close to signing the forward in the summer of 2021, when Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara were overseeing the club's sporting operations.
Tresoldi was still a teenager at the time and had travelled to Casa Milan with the intention of completing the move. The agreement had reportedly been reached, with only the signatures remaining before the transfer could be finalised.
However, the player returned to Germany without signing, and Milan did not complete the operation. He subsequently extended his contract with Hannover.
The story has particular interest because Tresoldi is understood to have been a childhood Milan supporter. His subsequent development has made the near-miss more significant, with the 22-year-old now scoring regularly for Club Brugge.
He has registered 14 goals in 17 appearances during the 2026-27 season, including five in four Champions League matches, and has attracted attention for his performances in Belgium.
Tresoldi's international future is also attracting interest, with Italy head coach Roberto Mancini having confirmed that he and Claudio Ranieri have spoken to the forward about representing the Azzurri.
Moretto's account does not establish that Milan are currently negotiating for Tresoldi or preparing a new offer. It does, however, reveal how close the club came to signing him before his career took a different direction.
For Milan, the immediate priority remains building on the response against Genoa and maintaining the standards Cardinale wants to see under Amorim. The Tresoldi story provides an intriguing piece of the club's recent transfer history, particularly given the progress the striker has made since that proposed move fell through.