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Xabi Alonso's former club aiming to take 14 G/A star away from Real Madrid
Real Madrid have already made three summer signings in Dean Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Franco Mastantuono, but more are expected to arrive after the Club World Cup concludes in July. Alvaro Carreras is wanted as a new left-back, while there could be a return to the Santiago Bernabeu for Nico Paz. Paz was sold last summer by Real Madrid to Serie A side Como, where he was very impressive during the 2024-25 season. He scored six goals and provided eight assists across 35 appearances, while his overall performances were also good. And as such, this has led to interest growing in his services. Bayer Leverkusen join race for Nico Paz The likes of Inter and Arsenal have been linked in recent weeks, and now a new name has emerged: Bayer Leverkusen. As per Florian Plettenburg, the Bundesliga side have Paz on their list of targets to replace Liverpool-bound Florian Wirtz. Image via MATTEO BAZZI / EFE Advertisement Real Madrid have the option to re-sign Paz this summer for a bargain price of €8m. And while reports have suggested that they will aim to do so, it is unlikely to happen until the middle of July when the Club World Cup is over. As such, Leverkusen would have an advantage in efforts to negotiate with Como. Paz has shown his potential in the last 12 months, but it must be remembered that Real Madrid have an abundance of attacking midfielders. Xabi Alonso has Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler, Brahim Diaz and now Mastantuono to choose from, which means that Paz is not particularly needed at the Bernabeu. Nevertheless, Real Madrid could trigger the buy-back clause before selling Paz on for a significant profit. And if this were to be the case, Leverkusen would have a chance of getting a deal done, especially as they will have plenty of funds after selling Wirtz.
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14-06-2025
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Real Madrid decide to trigger Nico Paz's €8 million buyback clause -report
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. Advertisement 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. More from
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07-06-2025
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Real Madrid rule out summer return for former academy ace
NIco Paz was well on Real Madrid's radar as they looked to improve their depth in midfield ahead of the new season. The Argentine starlet, after all, has been brilliant in the Serie A with Como and his great numbers for club and country coupled with the low clause Real Madrid had to execute his signing made him a perfect candidate. Advertisement Last week, the offices at the Valdebebas were convinced that he was the midfield signing that would give Xabi Alonso the required depth in midfield. The player, however, was uncertain of returning and worried about being sidelined once more. Real Madrid press halt on Nico return A week later, the situation has completely turned on its head as Los Blancos have now decided that Paz will not return back this summer. They have closed the interest from their end as relayed by OK Diario. As confirmed by the Spanish outlet, the key factor behind Real Madrid withdrawing from the race to sign Paz is the Franco Mastantuono deal that is coming along well. Nico Paz unlikely to return to Madrid this summer. (Photo by) The River Plate youngster, after all, is one of the brightest and most promising midfield prospects in world football. He was close to joining PSG just last week, but Real Madrid swiftly swooped in and are now favourites. Advertisement As it stands, it looks like the men in white have an agreement in place with the prodigy and he is set to join the club after the FIFA Club World Cup. Thus, they see no further need to sign any new midfielders. To bring him to the Santiago Bernabeu, the Merengues will shell out the player's release clause and an official announcement can be expected in the next week. Whether he links up with the team before or after the Club World Cup still remains to be seen.
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06-06-2025
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Report – Inter Milan Will Only Move For Nico Paz This Summer On One Condition
Report – Inter Milan Will Only Move For Nico Paz This Summer On One Condition Inter Milan will only move for Nico Paz this summer in the event that Davide Frattesi leaves the club. This according to today's print edition of Milan-based newspaper Corriere della Sera, via FCInter1908. Advertisement It is certainly no secret that Inter Milan are extremely keen to sign midfielder Nico Paz. The Argentine's explosion in form with Como this past season has long marked him out as a target for the Nerazzurri. Inter Will Only Move For Nico Paz If Davide Frattesi Leaves MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 30: Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team's secon goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 30, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) Paz has played as an attacking midfielder for Como. Reports suggest that Inter see the 19-year-old as more of a central player rather than an attacking one. However, it is also not clear how the arrival of Cristian Chivu as coach would necessarily change this assessment. In the meantime, Inter have completed a deal to sign Petar Sucic. That has reinforced the squad in central areas. Advertisement However, reports the Gazzetta, Inter could still lose Davide Frattesi this summer. The arrival of Chivu as coach may not have changed the Italian international's fate. And in the event that Frattesi does leave, Inter could move to sign Nico Paz for the midfield. However, if Frattesi were to stay, then Inter would not likely move for Paz.
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06-06-2025
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Report – Inter Milan Out Of The Race For Ex Real Madrid Starlet After Fabregas Pursuit Fails
Report – Inter Milan Out Of The Race For Ex Real Madrid Starlet After Fabregas Pursuit Fails Inter Milan are out of the race to sign Como midfielder Nico Paz after failing to lure Cesc Fabregas as their new coach. This according to today's print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews. Advertisement It is certainly no secret that Inter Milan are extremely keen to sign midfielder Nico Paz. The Argentine's explosion in form with Como this past season has long marked him out as a target for the Nerazzurri. That had been the case when Simone Inzaghi was Inter coach. The Nerazzurri viewed Paz as a player who could play in midfield in Inzaghi's 3-5-2 system. Then, as Inter reportedly chased Cesc Fabregas as coach, the links to the Como midfielder looked very natural. Inter Out Of The Race For Nico Paz After Missing Out On Fabregas COMO, ITALY – JANUARY 20: Nico Paz of. Como 1907 celebrates after scoring their team's fourth goal during the Serie A match between. Somo 1907 and. Udinese. Calcio at. Stadio G. Sinigaglia on January 20, 2025 in Como, Italy. (Photo by) Had Fabregas arrived as Inter's new coach, then it certainly would have been a big boost in their efforts to sign Paz. Advertisement Having gotten such a stellar season out of the teenager at Como, Fabregas could have attempted to bring him to Inter. However, Inter have not managed to convince Como and Fabregas. Therefore, they moved on to Cristian Chivu as their new coach.
