Real Madrid faces last-minute complications in securing a key signing

A Bundesliga team is interested in a young prospect that Real Madrid wants to sign.

Raúl Cabrera Jiménez | 19 Jun 2025 | 01.30
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Real Madrid faces complications with a key signing at the last minute | MARCA
Real Madrid faces complications with a key signing at the last minute | MARCA

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Nico Paz has become one of the most promising young talents in European football after his brilliant season with Como, the Italian team that surprised in the Serie A. He arrived at the club from Real Madrid, which decided to sell him for 6 million euros, although they retained an option to buy him back for 8 million in case they wanted him back. However, that option might not be as straightforward to execute now.

Bayer Leverkusen has strongly entered the race to secure the Spanish-Argentinian midfielder. The German team is looking for a replacement for Florian Wirtz, their star player who seems close to signing with Liverpool. Faced with this imminent departure, Leverkusen is compiling a list of potential players who can fill the void that will be left by the talented German attacking midfielder, and Nico Paz has emerged as one of the frontrunners.

Bayer Leverkusen views Nico Paz as the ideal replacement for Florian Wirtz.

During the last season, Paz displayed an outstanding level at Como, which managed to stay in Serie A in a noteworthy manner, securing a commendable tenth position. The young player not only was a regular starter, featuring in most minutes in the league, but also contributed with goals and assists, scoring 6 goals and providing 9 assists in 35 matches. His performance was crucial for a newly promoted team to have such a competitive campaign.

The Como board's intention is clear: they want to retain the player for the upcoming season. They are aware that Paz has developed significantly, and keeping him could be vital to further establish themselves in the elite of Italian football.

On the other hand, Real Madrid holds the final decision thanks to the clause allowing them to bring him back for a moderate sum, but they now face a new scenario with Bayer Leverkusen interested and ready to sign him. This complicates the decision for the Spanish club, as they will need to assess whether Nico Paz's return aligns with their plans or if they prefer to let the young talent continue to grow at another European club.

Nico Paz's future is uncertain, but what is certain is that his impressive season has not gone unnoticed, and top European teams have set their sights on him. The upcoming transfer window promises to be pivotal in determining the destination of this young prospect.

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