Predictable Nico Paz return to Real Madrid, but no January surprises | OneFootball

Argentine talent Nico Paz is shining at Como and his return to Real Madrid in the summer appears more and more likely, with no surprises expected in January.

Nico Paz has already grabbed five goals and four assists in 12 Serie A games with Como this season.

Nico Paz shining at Como

TURIN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 24: Jayden Addai (L) of Como 1907 celebrates with teammate Nico Paz (R) after scoring his team’s second goal during the Serie A match between Torino FC and Como 1907 at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on November 24, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

The Como squad is filled with quality thanks to wise deals in the transfer market, but Nico Paz is the undisputed star at the Stadio Sinigaglia.

It is no secret that Real Madrid have an option to re-sign the 21-year-old, and sources with direct knowledge of the matter tell me that there aren’t other interpretations of the agreement between Como and Real Madrid.

When Nico Paz is expected to return to Real Madrid

COMO, ITALY – OCTOBER 19: Como 1907 coach Cesc Fabregas and Nico Paz of Como 1907celebrate the victory at the end of the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Juventus FC at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on October 19, 2025 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Nico Paz’s return to Real Madrid in the summer of 2026 has always been the plan, even when Tottenham were linked with the Argentine last summer, despite Como not giving the green light for the deal.

One more season at Como, then the big leap. This has always been the plan for Nico Paz, and it’s been confirmed in recent days. Ultimately, everyone will be happy.