Como Get Their Man Back
It is done. Como have agreed a permanent deal to re-sign Nico Paz from Real Madrid, and the football world is talking. Real Madrid activated their €9 million buy-back clause, then immediately negotiated the midfielder’s return to Italy in a deal worth approximately €60 million. Remarkable business. The deal is one of the most creative transfer manoeuvres of the summer window.
Paz registered 21 goal contributions in 40 games across all competitions last season, helping Como qualify for the Champions League for the first time in the club’s history. Those numbers speak for themselves. Fabregas built something special at Como, and Paz sits at the very heart of it. Losing him was never an option the club entertained quietly.
The 21-year-old made his preference clear throughout the saga. Paz informed Real Madrid of his desire to remain at Como, surprising the club’s hierarchy who had long expected him to return to the Bernabéu this summer. His stance carried weight. Ultimately, all three parties landed on a solution that works. Como keep their talisman. Real Madrid profit massively. And Paz gets his wish.
Madrid Stay in Control with New Clause
Real Madrid are not simply walking away. Far from it. As part of the agreement, Los Blancos retain a new buy-back clause, keeping the door open to re-sign Paz if his development continues on its current trajectory. Smart. Madrid turned a €9 million option into a €60 million sale while keeping long-term control of one of Argentina’s most exciting young players.
The rationale from Madrid’s side is clear. Paz understood that consistent, relevant minutes at the Bernabéu would be hard to come by, given competition for places from Jude Bellingham, Arda Güler, and others already established in José Mourinho’s plans. Staying at Como made footballing sense. Champions League football with a starting role beats a rotation spot at a superclub.
Under the terms of the agreement, Paz will return to Como following his participation at the 2026 World Cup with Argentina. Cesc Fabregas now has his key man secured for the next phase of Como’s rise. The Italian club have already signed Alvaro Morata this summer, and adding Paz permanently sends a clear message. Como are not just passing through European football. They intend to stay.
Track all the latest transfer news and summer window updates at kcpredict.com. For Fabrizio Romano’s full confirmation of the deal, visit his official breakdown on Football Transfers.