Nico Paz embarrasses Real Madrid again

Nico Paz has once again made it clear that Florentino Pérez made an unforgivable mistake in the past Real Madrid transfer market. The Argentine stood out with a significant performance after scoring two goals and providing an assist in Como 1907's victory over Manchester United (4-1) in the Champions League. Nico, 22 years old, was definitively transferred to the Italian team for a deal that left 66 million euros in the White's coffers, although Florentino Pérez retains a buy-back option of 80 million for 2027.

Paz's performance on October 21st reinforces the discussion about his departure. The midfielder was directly involved in three of the four goals for Como and once again demonstrated his ability to decide matches against teams with higher budgets.

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Nico Paz nets a brace against Manchester United

The Argentine's match started with a goal in the 2nd minute when he put his left-sided shot ahead for Cesc Fàbregas' team. Far from stopping there, Paz intervened again after halftime to secure the victory.

In the 49th minute, he assisted Anastasios Douvikas for the second goal. Just eight minutes later, he regained possession and completed an individual play to establish a 3-0 scoreline.

His contribution was crucial for Como 1907 to achieve their second win in this edition of the Champions League. The Italian team reached six points after three matchdays, while Manchester United remained at three. Real Madrid regrets losing Nico Paz.

This performance is also significant for Paz's sporting evolution. Last season, he finished the Serie A with 12 goals and seven assists in 35 matches, numbers that convinced Como to make a significant investment during the summer transfer market.

Real Madrid received 66 million for Nico Paz

Real Madrid's operation had two phases. In 2024, the Whites received six million euros for 50% of the player's rights. During the summer of 2026, Como paid another 60 million to acquire the remaining percentage.

In total, the Madrid team obtained 66 million euros for Paz. Furthermore, the second deal valued the player at 120 million euros, a figure that explains the financial commitment made by the Italians.

Nevertheless, Florentino Pérez avoided definitively closing the door on the Argentine's return. The agreement includes a unilateral buy-back option of 80 million euros in 2027, along with a right of first refusal for any offers from third parties.

The operation also aligns with the player's decision, as he preferred to stay in Italy for more playing time. In Madrid, he would have had to compete for minutes with players like Jude Bellingham, Arda Güler, and Bernardo Silva.

Florentino Pérez will have to decide in 2027

Paz's performance sparks a sports debate, although a decision on his return is pending. The midfielder could bring creativity and goal-scoring from the midfield to José Mourinho's squad, but re-signing the Argentine would require executing the agreed clause.

The next step will come in the summer transfer market of 2027. By then, Florentino Pérez will have to decide whether Real Madrid pays the 80 million euros to bring back Nico Paz or maintains the right of first refusal while the player continues his career at Como.

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