In Spain, they say Real Madrid will trigger Nico Paz buy-back | OneFootball

After a sensational season at Como, Nico Paz would return to Real Madrid for the 2026/27 season, thanks to the buyback option all parties agreed to when the Argentine moved to Italian football. Although there is no confirmation yet on the length of the contract or the transfer fee, it is expected to be an economically favorable deal for Los Blancos, who would pay only nine million euros, far less than the 65 million at which Transfermarkt values the player. A detail that confirms the unexpected rise of the Tenerife-born footballer into the elite, since that price stems from the contract signed two years ago.

Buyback clauses are a Florentino Pérez staple in academy player sales. Madrid often let them leave permanently instead of sending them out on loan and include an option to re-sign them if they break through, as is the case with Paz. This situation had already happened years earlier with Álvaro Morata.

Since arriving in calcio, the midfielder has played 72 matches and become a key piece in the team managed by Cesc Fàbregas, scoring 13 goals and providing eight assists this season. Crucial numbers that have helped Como sit fifth in Serie A and keep dreaming of qualifying for the Champions League. This excellent run of form also made him a regular in Lionel Scaloni’s recent squads and has all but guaranteed his place at the next World Cup.

Just over a week ago, the Argentina international was asked about his future and, without denying anything, chose to stress that he is focused on the present: “I don’t want to think about those things, I’m 100% focused on Como. I want to give everything on the pitch, then, if the opportunity comes in the future, we’ll see.”

In that same interview with Sport Mediaset, Paz recalled his debut for the national team and spoke about his desire to play at the World Cup: “It was a dream, I didn’t realize it until after the match. I’ve dreamed of the World Cup since I was little, since I watched the games on television. For me it would be incredible, I work every day to get there.”

If he does ultimately arrive at the Santiago Bernabéu, the Argentine will face stiff competition to break into the starting eleven. His first rival will be Franco Mastantuono, who has still not managed to adapt to the Madrid side and was whistled in his last appearance. The other contender for a spot will be Arda Güler, the Turkish playmaker in fantastic form who recently scored twice against Bayern Munich in Germany. Another player who can fill the role, though he is more versatile, is Brahim Díaz.

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