Nico Paz agrees to join Real Madrid... The deal is done! | OneFootball

It seems that the Argentinian wants to return to his team in the Spanish capital.

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In a strategic move that highlights their long-term planning, Real Madrid are poised to bring a familiar face back to the Santiago Bernabéu. The "Galacticos" are preparing to activate a shrewdly negotiated clause to re-sign 21-year-old attacking midfielder Nico Paz from Como.

The transfer is advancing rapidly, with the player himself having already given his green light. According to the renowned and reliable insider Fabrizio Romano, Paz has consented to the monumental move, which is scheduled for the summer of 2026.

This homecoming has been part of a masterplan since Paz initially left Madrid for Como in the summer of 2024. While the transfer fee was €6 million at the time, Real Madrid had the foresight to embed a buy-back option worth just €8 million—a figure that now represents a mere fraction of his current worth. This clause is set to be the catalyst for one of the standout deals of the 2026 transfer window.

Paz's development in Italy has been remarkable, making Real Madrid's decision an astute one. During the current season, he has been in scintillating form, netting 5 goals and contributing 4 assists in just 13 appearances for Como. His performances have caused his market value to skyrocket; while his contract with the Italian club runs until 2028, Transfermarkt now estimates his value at an impressive €55 million, turning his potential €8 million repatriation into a potential coup for the Spanish giants.