After shining at Como, Nico Paz could return to Real Madrid | OneFootball

What began as a market version, today takes shape as an imminent return. Real Madrid is closely following Nicolás Paz, the talented Argentine midfielder who emerged from their youth academy, and everything indicates that they plan to repatriate him by mid-2026. His remarkable performance in Como of Italy's Serie A, his projection in Europe, and his consolidation in the Argentine National Team have fully convinced the leadership of the white club, which seeks to continue building the team of the future with young players.

In the last transfer window, the Merengue had already made their interest clear. They rejected an offer from Tottenham of 70 million euros and retained 50% of the player's economic rights when they sold him to Italy in 2024 for six million. In addition, they included a buy-back clause: they can recover him for 9 million euros in the next market or for 10 million before the start of the 2026/27 season.

The left-footed, 19-year-old, relaunched his career in Como, where he was chosen as the best under-23 player in Serie A last season. In the current championship, his numbers confirm his evolution: three goals and three assists in six games, with decisive participation in the attack. His growth also led him to establish himself in the calls of Lionel Scaloni, with whom he is currently training in Miami ahead of the friendly matches against Venezuela and Puerto Rico.

However, Paz would not be the only one to return. Los Blancos also have another former youth player in their plans, Chema Andrés, a 20-year-old central midfielder who is 1.90 meters tall, currently at Stuttgart in the Bundesliga. The German club bought 50% of his pass for three million euros, although the Spaniards reserved the other half and a buy-back option close to 10 million.

In short, the possible return of Nico Paz fits perfectly into Madrid's plan to rejuvenate their squad without losing identity: to nourish themselves with players trained in Valdebebas, with talent, projection, and ties to the institution.

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