Real Madrid doesn't lose sight of one of its most promising gems in recent years. This is Nico Paz, currently at Como in Serie A, where at just 20 years old, he's emerging as the absolute leader of the Italian team.
The midfielder, developed at La Fábrica, has started the season strongly: 1 goal and 1 assist in 3 matches that establish him as the main offensive reference for his team. His progress hasn't gone unnoticed at Santiago Bernabéu and, according to "Madrid-Barcelona", Xabi Alonso dreams of his return.
A strategic plan for 2026
Real Madrid has perfectly designed the roadmap with Nico Paz. Although he left for Italy to get more minutes and grow away from the pressure of Chamartín, the plan has always been to bring him back.
The key lies in a buy-back clause included in his sale contract to Como, which can be executed in 2026 for just €10 million (10 million euros). This is a negligible amount for the potential of a footballer destined to make history.
At Real Madrid they are certain: that clause will be paid without any doubt. The cost, compared to the level he's showing, makes the operation a real market bargain.
Tottenham offered €70 million
Nico Paz's breakthrough in Italy hasn't gone unnoticed by other major European clubs. As revealed, Tottenham Hotspur offered €70 million (70 million euros) this past summer to secure his services.
However, the deal couldn't be closed. The reason was simple: Real Madrid keeps total influence over his future. The club presided over by Florentino Pérez made sure that no sale can be finalized without its approval, effectively shielding the footballer until he soon returns to Santiago Bernabéu.
Xabi Alonso already awaits him at Bernabéu
In Real Madrid's offices there is consensus about Nico Paz, but the one most excited about his return is Xabi Alonso. The coach believes the Argentine will fit perfectly into his project starting in 2026.
His vision of the game, ability to reach the box, and capacity to unbalance in the final third make Nico a very difficult profile to find in the European market. Xabi Alonso believes he can become a game-changing piece, joining a young generation already led by Mbappé, Bellingham, Arda Güler, or Franco Mastantuono.