Fábregas hopes to keep Nico Paz at Como: “We’ll speak to Real Madrid” | OneFootball

Amid rumors about Nico Paz returning to Real Madrid and after an incredible season with Como in Italy, in which he led them to qualify for the Champions League for the first time in their history, the Argentine-born European player reportedly wants to play for the big-eared trophy with the Italian side. His coach, Cesc Fàbregas, expressed his desire for him to stay at the club: “We’ll talk with Madrid.”

Los Blancos have a low €9 million clause to bring back the skillful midfielder, compared to the €65 million valuation Transfermarkt places on him. With José Mourinho’s arrival, everything seems to indicate they would trigger it, but according to Sky Sport, Paz wants to stay one more year at the club and play in the Champions League with the Italians.

The Catalan coach spoke about the midfielder’s future and revealed: “You can tell how much Nico cares. We’ll see what happens; we’ll talk with Real Madrid, but I’m calm.”

A few weeks ago, Como sporting director Carlalberto Ludi said: “We will meet with Real Madrid at the end of the season to understand their intentions.” He added: “From our point of view, the future is with Nico. Not only do we expect him, but we want him to stay.” He concluded: “We’ll be prepared for any scenario.”

The Argentine was also sounded out by Inter Milan, but I Biancoblù quickly ruled out that possibility: “Nico is 50% a Como player, but he is ours. The only club that can say anything is Real Madrid. If I can say one thing, I know it for certain: Nico Paz will not play for Inter. Either he returns to Real Madrid or he plays for Como next year,” the coach said.

Nico Paz played 40 matches for Como this season, recording 21 direct goal contributions (13 goals and eight assists) and leading the Italian team to its first Champions League. He also scored against Inter, Milan, and Juventus in Serie A.

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