Zanetti confirms Nico Paz ‘surely’ returning to Real Madrid | OneFootball

Inter Vice President Javier Zanetti admits he’s an admirer of Nico Paz, but the Como talent will ‘surely’ return to Real Madrid at the end of the season.

Zanetti: ‘Nico Paz surely returning to Real Madrid’

Inter Vice President Zanetti reveals his compatriot Nico Paz will surely return to Real Madrid at the end of the season.

“I admire him, and his father is a great friend of mine,” Zanetti said during an event on Tuesday, via Sport Mediaset.

“He would fit well in any top side, but signing him is complicated. Surely, he’ll return to Real Madrid.”

Como signed Nico Paz on a permanent transfer in the summer of 2024, leaving Real Madrid with an option to re-sign the Argentine until 2027.

TURIN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 15: Inter vice president Javier Zanetti attends a meeting at Casa Tennis during the Nitto ATP Finals 2023 on November 15, 2023 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Giorgio Perottino/Getty Images for Citta Di Torino)

Multiple sources have claimed over the last few months that Real Madrid would activate their option to re-sign the 21-year-old at the end of the season, and Zanetti has now confirmed that Paz is set to return to the Estadio Bernabeu.

Nico Paz has scored 13 goals and provided eight assists in 39 appearances across all competitions under Cesc Fabregas at Como this season.

COMO, ITALY – APRIL 12: Nico Paz of Como 1907 celebrates after scoring their team’s second goal during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and FC Internazionale at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on April 12, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Recent reports from Corriere dello Sport and other reputable Italian media outlets indicate that Inter are still interested in Nico Paz, despite his anticipated return to Real Madrid.

The Argentine’s future with the La Liga giants will, in fact, largely depend on the new coach’s decision.