Real Madrid are already making moves with next season in mind. One of the top priorities involves one of the most promising talents to emerge from La Fábrica in recent years: Nico Paz.
The young Argentine midfielder, who stood out with Castilla and made his debut with the first team, has achieved great success at Como in his first season in Italy.
Fabrizio Romano announces his return to Bernabéu
Nico Paz is on the radar of several clubs, but his immediate future once again lies at Santiago Bernabéu.
The leading journalist in the transfer market, Fabrizio Romano, has reported that Real Madrid have started talks with Nico Paz. They've already activated his return to make him a key piece of the 2025-26 project.
It's not a decision taken lightly. Xabi Alonso has given the green light, convinced that he can shape him as he did with Wirtz at Leverkusen.
On his social media profile, Romano explained that the club have already made it clear they don't intend to loan out Nico Paz. Nor to listen to offers for him, despite the interest from several teams in LaLiga, Serie A, and Bundesliga.
Vital after the departures of Toni Kroos and Luka Modric
In fact, Real Madrid have already informed his agent that he'll have a first-team spot, unless there's an unexpected turn of events.
Moreover, the sporting management, led by Juni Calafat and José Ángel Sánchez, are convinced that Nico can play a very important role in the midfield rotation. Especially after Kroos's retirement and the imminent farewell of Luka Modric.
He's considered a natural replacement for Bellingham in certain matches, and some even see potential for him to become a starter in the short term.
The only remaining question is the matter of his jersey number, since currently all first-team numbers are taken. However, with the departure of players like Lucas Vázquez or Rodrygo, spots will open up that will allow Nico to be registered without complications.
His father endorses his Madridism
Meanwhile, the player is delighted with the possibility of returning to stay with the first team. His father, Pablo Paz, former Tenerife and Argentina national team player, keeps that his son has a star mentality. His goal is to succeed at Real Madrid.
"There's no other place where he wants to be and could be happier," those close to him assure.
The club's idea is for Nico Paz to do preseason with Xabi Alonso and earn his spot, just as Federico Valverde did in his day. Real Madrid trust his talent, his maturity, and his ability to make a difference.
Fabrizio Romano has made it clear: the countdown to see Nico Paz as a key piece of the new Real Madrid has already begun.