Paz will be a Real Madrid player next season, according to AS and MARCA.
Real Madrid product Nico Paz is set to return to the Spanish capital as Los Blancos have decided to pay the €8 million buyback clause on his contract with Como, according to reports from both MARCA and AS.
Paz had a breakout season in the Serie A this year and while Madrid could’ve waited two more years to bring him back, they’ve decided to pull the trigger now, as coach Xabi Alonso is high on his potential and believes Paz can add some depth to the midfield line.
Real Madrid will still be monitoring the transfer market, with Stuttgart pivot Angelo Stiller being one of the main candidates to sign for the club over the next few months. Los Blancos want to seriously upgrade their squad and they have been very busy since the end of the 2024-25 season.
Paz will be expected to be available for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, assuming Real Madrid, Como and the player’s agents complete the deal.