DECIDED: This will be Real Madrid's first signing in January

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The day he set foot on the first-team turf, Nico Paz made it clear that his ambition reaches far beyond the moment. Developed in the Real Madrid youth academy, the Argentine attacking midfielder already has the credentials to return to the orbit of the white club. Now, his focus is on the summer of 2026-27, and Real Madrid is keeping a close eye on him.

Focus on the future of Real Madrid and the project of Nico Paz

Real Madrid, after the setbacks at Anfield and Vallecas, prioritizes the present. However, amid this urgency, the sports management led by Florentino Pérez and José Ángel Sánchez is working on the 2026-27 season. According to reports from DefensaCentral, the name of Nico Paz is emerging strongly as a strategic piece for the medium term. Although he won't join the first team in January, the agreement with the Italian club currently hosting him positions him as a priority for the future.

Stay at Como 1907: gained ground and clear vision

Since moving to Como 1907 in Serie A, he has established himself as an impactful footballer. In the current season, he has accumulated 1,069 minutes in 12 matches, scoring four goals and providing four assists. These stats support his progress and explain why Real Madrid holds a buy-back option that they will not delay in exercising. Although the midfielder desires continuity to strengthen his chances for the World Cup, his stay at Como 1907 is strategically planned.

The agreement between Real Madrid and Como 1907 regarding Nico Paz states he will not return until the summer of 2026, a moral commitment respected by both parties. In fact, Madrid's coach, Xabi Alonso, has requested his inclusion since January, convinced that he would bring freshness to the midfield amidst the departure or decline of figures like Luka Modrić or Toni Kroos. However, the club has emphasized: patience, planning, and avoiding haste.

Why does Real Madrid insist on Nico Paz?

The value of Nico Paz goes beyond his already promising statistics. His ability to link play, arrive in attacking positions, and discover spaces marks him as a modern attacking midfielder, ready to take on a leading role in the new cycle that Real Madrid aims to establish. Moreover, he benefits from a release clause that makes his signing feasible, a rarity among talents of his age.

The white club has realized they cannot rest on their laurels: their project demands young talent that can adapt to contemporary football and, at the same time, meet the requirement where playing and winning are mandatory. Nico Paz emerges as one of those talents.

The expected script: arrival in the summer of 2026

With the current competitive calendar, Real Madrid will not make signings in January that disrupt the current squad. This aligns with the roadmap set by the management regarding Nico Paz. His continued stay at Como 1907 and accumulation of playing time place him in the best position for his return, without pressure, without losing prominence, and with the World Cup on the horizon.

The deal, though "closed" de facto, awaits its moment: the 2026-27 season will be a turning point. It is then that Nico Paz could don the white shirt again and lead the new Merengue generation. A signing designed, anticipated, and, if all goes well, completed. In the Spanish capital, there is excitement about Nico Paz's progress as preparations are made for his return. Because the future of Real Madrid also hinges on him.

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