Nico Paz on Real Madrid return talk: «I don't want to think about that» | OneFootball

Nico Paz is shining at Como and is close to playing in his first World Cup with the Argentina national team. Because of his spectacular level, Real Madrid are considering the possibility of bringing him back soon. Meanwhile, the midfielder made it clear that he is not thinking about his future yet.

“I don’t want to think about those things. I’m 100% focused here, at Como. I want to give everything on the pitch. Then, if the opportunity comes up in the future, we’ll see,” said the skillful 21-year-old left-footer in an interview with Sport Mediaset.

Los Blancos — where he developed and made his debut — have a €9 million buy-back option and see him as one of their transfer options for next season. On the other hand, there were also rumors of supposed interest from Inter, although the player assured that “there has been nothing” so far.

In addition, Nico Paz analyzed his development in Serie A, where he has established himself as one of Como’s standout stars, the surprise team of the season under Cesc Fàbregas. The Albiceleste midfielder has 12 goals and 6 assists this season.

“I think I’ve matured in every aspect. I arrived here from Real Madrid Castilla without ever having played for a first team. Last season was my first in Serie A, and now I feel much more mature, more prepared to play at this level. It’s a good league, and I think about improving every day so I can keep growing,” he said.

In that sense, he highlighted his coach. “We’re having a good season; honestly, we didn’t expect it to be this good, but the incredible work we’ve done is paying off and I think we deserve it,” he said. And he added: “Fàbregas was the most important factor. He has a lot of faith in us, he’s a young coach, a person who lives for football, works hard, studies a lot, and allows me to play the way I want, which is fundamental.”

On the other hand, Nico Paz recalled his debut for the Albiceleste in 2024 against Bolivia in the World Cup qualifiers, when he provided an assist for none other than Lionel Messi: “It was a dream, I didn’t realize it and only understood it after the match. (…) for me it’s very special because my dad was also in the stadium watching the game. Leo told me to work hard and stay humble. I’d steal his left leg…”. He also made it clear that he is thinking about the World Cup: “I’ve dreamed of the World Cup since I was little, since I watched the matches on television. For me it would be incredible; I work every day to get there.”

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