Nico Paz, the great object of desire
The attacking midfielder from Como has become one of the best players in the world.
Nico Paz has become one of the most coveted footballers in European football. The Argentine international, who is performing at a high level with the Como both in Serie A and the UEFA Champions League, is being watched by several major clubs like Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, and PSG.
With a contract in force in Italian football until June 2028, the player's future is subject to the decision of Real Madrid, the entity that retains a buyback clause set at 80 million euros or the right to receive 50% of a future transfer, as reported by the newspaper As on November 12, 2026.
The leader in offensive production in the UEFA Champions League
Nico Paz's competitive impact in the current campaign 2026/27 has placed his records at the peak of continental football. In just 14 official matches played between Italian Serie A and the top European competition, the attacking midfielder has scored six goals and eight assists.
His significance is even more crucial in the continental tournament: with three goals and five assists, the player trained in Valdebebas leads the overall goal production table in the UEFA Champions League, establishing himself as the most influential offensive generator of the group stage.
This performance has prompted the recruitment departments of leading European clubs to activate urgent reports to attempt to sign him in 2027.
Four giants on the prowl and the contractual key at Santiago Bernabéu
The sports auction for the Argentine international involves four high-demand projects in England and France:
-Arsenal: Mikel Arteta is looking to incorporate his vision of play and ability to arrive from the second line to enhance creative rotation at the Emirates Stadium. They see him as the ideal heir to Martin Odegaard.
-Manchester United: The sporting management at Old Trafford, set to officially announce the arrival of Mauricio Pochettino on the bench following the dismissal of Michael Carrick, sees in their compatriot a cornerstone for leading the team’s rebuilding. The club views him as a clear bet to replace Bruno Fernandes.
-Chelsea: Xabi Alonso has requested direct monitoring of the attacking midfielder to add imbalance and an incisive final pass at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea wants him to team up with Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer, and Morgan Rogers.
-Paris Saint-Germain: The Parisian technical department is monitoring his development as a strategic opportunity to strengthen their attacking front. Luis Enrique sees him as a clear target to continue adding young talent to his rotation.
In the face of this multi-faceted offensive, Real Madrid retains absolute control of the operation. The Madrid board is analyzing whether to exercise the preferential option of 80 million euros to reintegrate him into the Santiago Bernabéu squad or allow his sale to one of the interested clubs, automatically securing the net income of 50% of the total transfer fee.
The emissaries from Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, and PSG will intensify contacts with the environment of Nico Paz and the management of Como during the first weeks of December 2026. Once Real Madrid communicates whether it activates its preferential purchase right, one of the most significant financial operations in the European market in 2027 will unfold.
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