Nico Paz has been one of the protagonists of Real Madrid‘s news in recent weeks. The countdown has begun to make a decision on the player and, although it seems to have been made, the possibility of re-signing the Argentine footballer will remain open until the last moment, as there are already teams moving ahead of the transfer market that opens next week.
Countdown to a decision?
June 30 is the key date in Nico Paz’s future. Real Madrid must decide before that deadline whether to exercise its option to buy back the player. If the club does not finalize the return of the youth player before that date, it will not be able to re-sign him until 2026.
The player has had a great season in Italy with Como, being the best young player in Serie A, which has caught the attention of the Whites, but everything indicates that his time has not yet come at the club.
After weeks of speculation about whether or not he will return to Real Madrid, it seems that the decision has been made. “I was going to bring Nico Paz back for next season, but at the moment, Madrid’s plan is for him to remain on loan for another year so that he doesn’t lose playing time and can continue to evolve and develop,” said Siro López.
The reasons behind his departure from Real Madrid
Although speculation about Real Madrid’s midfield is constant, the truth is that the profile they are looking for is different from that offered by the young player. They are looking for a new Modric and Kroos, a creative and organizing player, rather than an offensive profile like the one already available at the club, especially after the signing of Franco Mastantuono.
His compatriot has a very similar profile, and Xabi Alonso is giving a lot of playing time to Arda Güler, who is performing outstandingly, and he also has confidence in Brahim, so the objective behind the decision to let Nico Paz go remains the same. Real Madrid has always been clear that the player’s talent is undeniable, but he needs continuity and minutes to continue growing, and in the current situation, he would not get those minutes at the club.
A new option for the future for Nico Paz
With Real Madrid out of the picture, Nico Paz has several options on the market. Como wants him to stay and has a contract until 2028, although they are well aware that the player has had a great season that has put him on the map for teams such as Bayer Leverkusen, who want him as their new Florian Wirtz. According to CaughtOffside, Manchester United have also set their sights on the young talent.
In recent hours, it has been revealed that Inter Milan, according to Sport Mediaset, is closely monitoring Nico Paz’s situation and is awaiting Real Madrid’s final decision on the player’s return. The player’s transfer fee, as stated by Cesc Fábregas, would be in the region of $40-50 million for Como to let him go.