Serie A manager addresses playmaker’s future amid Real Madrid links | OneFootball

Nico Paz has established as one of the most exciting players in Serie A over the past year and a half, after leaving Real Madrid to join Como 1907.

Real Madrid let the Argentine playmaker leave while retaining full control over his future through buyback clauses and future sell-on clauses.

Given how his development has gone in Italy, the Merengues are very happy with their decision and multiple reliable sources have confirmed that the plan is for them to sign Nico back next year.

Real Madrid have a €10 million buyback clause for the former La Fabrica talent, but given how his market value has shot up, it is expected that they will compensate Como accordingly.

Cesc Fabregas on Nico Paz’s future

Amidst growing speculations about Nico Paz returning to Real Madrid, Como manager Cesc Fabregas was asked about the Argentine international’s future.

Nico Paz expected to return to Real Madrid in 2026. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

The former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder was coy on the matter, while insisting that the youngster was very happy at the Italian club.

“The rumours about Nico Paz and Real Madrid? Nothing to say. He’s a Como player, he’ll be with us, then it will depend on what the other team decides. I don’t rule out Nico being here next year too,” said Fabregas, as quoted by AS.

Continuing, Fabregas added: “He’s ambitious, he can have a great football career, but why can’t he do it here at Como? He’s helped us grow and vice versa.

“You can see it. A person’s happiness is reflected in their eyes, and I think he feels happy and comfortable here right now.”

While Nico is happy at Como, the playmaker is understood to be eager to return to Real Madrid. So much so that, Fabrizio Romano reported earlier this week that personal terms are practically agreed for him to move back to the Bernabeu.