Real Madrid are set to part ways with talented academy product Nico Paz, who will become a fully fledged Como player this sumer. The Argentina international has been linked with a return to Los Blancos this summer, but it seems that he was keen to continue in Serie A.
Amid reports that Real Madrid had activated their €9m buyback option on Paz this summer, there was talk that he could be sold on at a profit this summer. As explained by Diario AS, this was impossible due to La Liga regulations, but Real Madrid did offer Como the chance to buy the remaining 50% of his rights this summer, giving them until Monday to respond to it. It seems that Cesc Fabregas’ side have decided to take them up on that offer.
Real Madrid strike €60m deal with Como for Nico Paz
As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid have agreed a deal for Paz to remain at Como, although he notes that Los Blancos will have control over his future. Sky Sport Italia (via Football Italia) say that the deal offered to Como to retain all of Paz’s rights was worth €60m, which corresponds to AS’ reporting, and that the Serie A side have taken them up on that option. Paz’s desire to remain at Como was key, despite interest from the likes of Inter. Real Madrid will still have an €80m buyback option on Paz, meaning they can bring him back in the future.
🚨🔵⚪️ EXCLUSIVE: Como agree deal with Real Madrid to BUY Nico Páz on permanent move, here we go! 💣🇦🇷
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 26, 2026
Agreement reached as Como will re-buy Nico Páz from Real Madrid.
Nico wanted to stay at Como.
ℹ️ Real Madrid will keep control on Nico and mantain BUY BACK CLAUSE. ⚪️🫱🏻🫲🏼 pic.twitter.com/1CvwZ194Tk
Are Real Madrid making the right choice with Paz?
It will raise eyebrows that Real Madrid are not bringing back one of the most impressive talents in Serie A, but it seems Paz’s desires have been crucial. With Jose Mourinho seemingly yet to, or unable to, promise Paz a key role, no doubt he was not looking for a role on the bench. The fact that Real Madrid can still bring Paz back, and that he is unlikely to leave Como for more than €120m in the coming summers, make it a worthwhile deal, if they were unable to use him as a starter.
