Real Madrid regrets its decision with Nico Paz

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18/10/26 21:00:00

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Nico Paz, a 22-year-old Argentine midfielder, is justifying his decision to continue in Italy despite the interest from the Real Madrid transfer market to bring him back this summer. The deal closed in June 2026 left Real Madrid with a unilateral option to repurchase him for 80 million euros in the summer of 2027, after the player chose to stay in Cesc Fàbregas' project.

The decision is gaining weight due to Paz's performance. In the current season, he has scored 1 goal and provided 3 assists in 6 matches with Como, including 2 assists in his Champions League debut against RB Leipzig.

Nico Paz solidifies his role as Como's '10'

Paz has maintained a central role in Fàbregas' team. In the six matches played this season, he has accumulated 509 minutes, starting in all five Serie A games and Como's European debut.

His growth has also extended to Argentina. In the friendly match against Bolivia on September 30, the national team won 4-0, with Paz scoring in the 29th minute and providing an assist to Cristian Romero for the 3-0 lead in the 54th minute.

This match emphasizes the role Paz is acquiring as the '10' within the national team. Paz is no longer seen only as a future alternative; his offensive output is also directly influencing Argentina's matches.

Nico Paz vs Bolivia. 🪄🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/Bsa5TcIwie

— Sudanalytics (@sudanalytics_) October 1, 2026

Real Madrid will have to pay 80 million

The contractual scenario explains why Real Madrid maintains control over a potential return. In June, Como completed the purchase of Paz's 100% rights for 60 million euros, while the Spanish club retained the repurchase option for 2027.

The operation was made possible because Paz requested to stay in Italy for another season. Real Madrid's official statement confirmed that the agreement to keep him at Como for the 2026-27 season was reached at the player's request.

Now, the situation is different from the summer. Real Madrid will have to decide whether to pay the 80 million set to recover the player or maintain the repurchase right without activating it. The amount is already established for the 2027 market.

Argentina boosts Paz's sporting value

Paz's evolution also changes his position within Argentina. After participating in the 2026 World Cup, the midfielder has continued to gain significance with the national team, now contributing a goal and an assist in a single match against Bolivia.

His market value also reflects this progress: Playmaker currently values him at 80 million euros, exactly the amount set for Real Madrid's repurchase.

Therefore, next summer will be decisive. If Nico Paz maintains his performance with Como throughout the season and his presence in Argentina, Real Madrid will have until 2027 to decide whether to execute the 80 million euros repurchase and bring back the '10' who chose to remain in Italy for another year.

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