Real Madrid is evaluating the revaluation of Nico Paz

Nico Paz, Argentine midfielder of 22 years, has become one of the main protagonists in European football with Como under Cesc Fàbregas. Real Madrid still maintains control over his future through a buyback option of 80 million euros, which it can execute in the summer of 2027, although the player already rejected a return to Santiago Bernabéu last summer.

The growth of the Argentine international has been remarkable. His performances in Serie A and especially in the Champions League have sparked interest from several major European clubs. Meanwhile, Como is enjoying a player who has become one of the references in their sports project.

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Nico Paz posts star numbers at Como under Fàbregas

Nico Paz's stats explain why his name is back in the spotlight of the transfer market. As of November 7, 2026, the attacking midfielder has 3 goals and 3 assists in nine Serie A games, along with 3 goals and 5 assists in four Champions League matches.

His latest display came on November 4, when Como thrashed Lens 1-9 on French soil. The Argentine scored one goal and provided two assists in a victory that matched the largest winning margin recorded in Champions League history. He had also been a standout against Manchester United, in the 4-1 victory for the Italian side, with two goals and one assist. His offensive production in Europe is pivotal for his value and the interest from other clubs to continue rising.

Cesc Fàbregas has given him the freedom to operate between the lines, get closer to the area, and participate in chance creation. At 22 years old, Nico Paz is proving that he can take on responsibilities in a team competing in two of the continent's top competitions.

The 80 million that Real Madrid would have to pay

The future of the Argentine has a notable contractual particularity. Real Madrid sold him to Como in 2024 for around 6 million euros, but retained mechanisms to recover the player.

In the summer of 2026, the Italian club acquired his rights for an amount close to 60 million euros. However, the agreement allowed Real Madrid to keep a new unilateral buyback option for the 2027-2028 season.

According to information published by Fabrizio Romano and reported by Football Italia, that clause is set at 80 million euros. Therefore, the white club would not have to negotiate a conventional transfer with Como if it decides to activate the mechanism next summer. Real Madrid officially confirmed on June 29, 2026 that Nico Paz would remain in Italy for the 2026-2027 season and that it would retain a unilateral option to recover his federative rights for the following campaign.

Como does not want to lose Nico Paz and there is competition

The sporting director of Como, Carlalberto Ludi, spoke on November 6 about the rumors linking the player with Real Madrid and other clubs. His message was clear: Nico Paz is a player for Como, although he acknowledged that the Italian entity will have to manage the buyback right that the Spanish club retains.

The situation is not limited to Madrid's interest. Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United are among the teams linked with monitoring the Argentine, who has increased his international exposure thanks to his performances in the Champions League.

Additionally, the player had the opportunity to return to Real Madrid in 2026 and chose to continue in Italy because he believed he would have more playing opportunities with Fàbregas.

The upcoming summer will be crucial. Real Madrid will have to evaluate whether to activate the 80 million euros to bring back Nico Paz and what role they can offer him in their squad. His performance at Como has bolstered his sporting arguments, but the final decision will also depend on the player's willingness.

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