Real Madrid Leaning Toward Buying Back Nico Paz

Real Madrid will have another modest clause to bring back Nico Paz in the summer, and things are trending in that direction after they decided not to pull the trigger last summer, letting him spend another campaign in Como, Marca informs (via Mediaset).

Les Merengues can repurchase the starlet for €9M, although they could decide to compensate the Lariani for their contribution in a different fashion. More youngsters could take the same route after the Argentine and Jacobo Ramon did it with great results.

Paz would have more chances of returning and staying put at Real Madrid if Alvaro Arbeloa became the permanent coach, given their time together in the Castilla. Otherwise, he could possibly head back to Como on loan, especially if they qualified for the UEFA Champions League, or be sent to another side if a different gaffer didn’t consider him ready.

The Biancoblù director, Carlalberto Ludi, addressed the situation on Radio Radio (via SOSFanta).

“We can’t control the decisions of other teams. We’re happy with him, and he reciprocates it. Playing in Europe would help us. The chances of him staying are still high, even though the World Cup is also a factor that needs to be considered.”

Our Take on Nico Paz, Real Madrid, and Como

His move to Santiago Bernabeu seemed certain at this time of the year last season as well, but then Les Merengues went through some changes and didn’t do it. That sum is peanuts for them and compared to his value, but if they didn’t think he would be a regular for them, it’d make the most sense to leave him where he is. The technicalities could get a little messy, potentially giving a shot to other teams that have long been lusting over him.