The two open fronts for Real Madrid by 2027
The white team, which is already working for the next year, has two operations very close to being finalized that excite the Madrid fans
Real Madrid is preparing important decisions for 2027 regarding Nico Paz and Jacobo Ramón, two footballers playing for Como on whom they retain buy-back options. The Argentine has a recovery cost set at 80 million euros, while the center-back could return for less than 9 million, although his continuity in Italy and his willingness will be determining factors.
Nico Paz, a buy-back of 80 million for Real Madrid
Nico Paz, a 22-year-old Argentine midfielder, will continue at Como during the 2026-2027 season. The agreement announced on June 29, 2026, allowed the Italian club to acquire his rights for 60 million euros, with a unilateral option for Real Madrid to recover him the following season.
His return did not happen this summer because Paz preferred to stay under the orders of Cesc Fàbregas, where he has prominence and can compete in the Champions League. The player explained that he considered it more convenient to continue in Italy to maintain his development, rather than returning to a Madrid squad where he did not have guaranteed minutes.
The buy-back planned for the summer of 2027 amounts to 80 million euros. This amount makes the decision a significant economic gamble: the white club will need to evaluate whether the growth of the Argentine justifies re-adding him to their squad and assigning him a specific role.
The sports director of Como, Carlalberto Ludi, has insisted that Paz belongs to the Italian team, although he acknowledges that there is a contractual option in favor of Madrid. Therefore, the outcome will depend on the decision made by the Spanish team within the agreed timeframe.
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Jacobo Ramón, a much more affordable buy-back
The second dossier for Real Madrid is Jacobo Ramón, a 21-year-old Spanish center-back who has also established himself at Como. The Italian club paid around 2.5 million euros in 2025 for 50% of his rights, while the whites retained an option to recover him.
According to information published by AS, the buy-back cost for next summer would be around 10 million euros. Other media have indicated the figure is below 9 million, so the exact amount should be handled with caution until an official decision is made.
Ramón has gained traction in Fàbregas' team, and his performance has caught the interest of English clubs. Manchester United, Chelsea, and Liverpool are among the teams that have monitored his situation, although for now, a move during the winter market is not contemplated.
The difference compared to Nico Paz is both economic and sporting. Recovering the center-back would require much less investment, but the player already rejected a return this past summer because he prioritized having minutes and feeling important. Madrid will need to assess if they can offer him a role in line with his expectations.
Summer 2027 will mark the two decisions
Real Madrid will face two distinct scenarios: paying 80 million for Nico Paz or activating Jacobo Ramón's option for an amount close to 9-10 million. The planning of the squad and the needs in midfield and defense will weigh on both decisions.
The next season will be crucial to see if the two academy graduates return to the Bernabéu or continue their progression in Italy. In the case of Nico Paz, the issue will be justifying the outlay; with Ramón, the key will be in the space he can have in the white defense and his willingness to return.
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