Nico Paz set to stay at Como as Real Madrid follow Mourinho advice | OneFootball

Multiple reports suggest that Nico Paz will remain at Como for the 2026–27 season, with Real Madrid reportedly following José Mourinho’s advice to prioritise experience in their squad planning.

Como will continue to rely on Nico Paz in the 2026-27 campaign when Cesdc Fabregas’ side will be playing in the Champions League for the first time in their history.

Nico Paz set to stay at Como

AS.com first reported that Nico Paz had informed Real Madrid of his desire to continue at Como following a meeting with the club’s directors and coach Mourinho.

Both Real Madrid and Mourinho have faith in the Argentine talent, but are already building a team with mostly experienced players, such as Denzel Dumfries, Marc Cucurella and Bernardo Silva.

COMO, ITALY – APRIL 12: Nico Paz of Como 1907 celebrates after scoring their team’s second goal during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and FC Internazionale at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on April 12, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Nico Paz is a Como player, having completed a permanent transfer from Real Madrid in 2024.

However, Real Madrid have an option to bring him back to the club, valid until 2027.

Sky Sport Italia reports that Como are increasingly confident of retaining Nico Paz for 2026-27, but club-to-club talks are now ongoing to determine an appropriate transfer formula that would allow Nico Paz to remain at Como for the third consecutive season.