Como, Nico Paz’s future set: back to Real Madrid in 2026 for €9m | OneFootball

The Argentine talent will stay another year at Como to grow and aim for the World Cup, then a return to Madrid is planned with a clause already defined.

Como, Nico Paz, future already written: in 2026 he will return to Real Madrid for 9 million

In Spain, there is no doubt: Nico Paz will return to Real Madrid in the summer of 2026. According to reports from As, the Blancos club will exercise the buy-back option set at 9 million euros, taking advantage of a clause that will become 10 million in 2027. For now, however, the young Argentine has chosen to stay at Como, where he has become one of the technical leaders and a fan idol.

Nico Paz's strategy: continuity and World Cup in sight

After rejecting several offers, the offensive midfielder's goal is clear: to accumulate minutes and responsibilities in Serie A to present himself in top form for the next season and have the chance to be called up by Argentina for the 2026 World Cup.

«I am happy here. We are building a good team in a very beautiful city. I can't ask for more for now,» said the player, who considers Como the ideal stage to complete his football maturation.

The connection with Real Madrid

Raised in the Real Madrid youth academy, Paz has already debuted with the first team and maintains a special relationship with the club:

«It is the club that gave me everything. Where I made my professional debut and spent half of my life. I am very attached to Real and dream of one day playing again at the Bernabéu.»

The president of Como, Mirwan Suwarso, confirmed the direction of the operation:

«Nico grew up there… and one day dreams of playing at the Bernabéu. The plan is clear: stay here another season, then in 2026 he will return home.»

A talent already starring in the Champions League

Among the most exciting moments of his career, Paz cites without hesitation the goal scored against Napoli in the Champions League, as well as his debut with the Argentine national team:

«That goal was an incredible moment, something I dreamed of since I arrived at Real. And then the assist to Messi in my debut with Argentina: that night I couldn't sleep.»

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