Real Madrid still have an important decision to make regarding the future of Nico Paz, and fresh comments from Cesc Fabregas have now provided more insight into the ongoing situation.
The Argentine youngster has enjoyed another impressive season with Como, and his performances have naturally attracted growing attention ahead of the summer window.
Real Madrid continue to hold significant control over the player’s future thanks to the buy-back clauses included in the original agreement between both clubs.
Fabregas reveals talks
Fabregas, who has played a major role in Nico’s development in Italy, confirmed that discussions with Real Madrid have already started, although the process still appears to be at an early stage.
While speaking about the matter, the Como manager was quoted by Mundo Deportivo as saying,
“We’ve started talking a little while ago, not long, but a little bit yes. Let’s let their people and our people get on with their work, and let’s talk to Real Madrid.”
Real Madrid want to bring back Nico Paz. (Photo by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Images)
The Spanish coach also said that the midfielder remains fully committed to Como despite all the speculation surrounding his future.
“You can see how much he cares, and how he was the other day on the bench; even without playing, he felt it more than anyone else. And that speaks for itself, doesn’t it?”
He later concluded the conversation by simply adding, “So… that’s all. We’ll see what happens.”
Real Madrid still control Nico Paz
Despite the uncertainty, Real Madrid remain in a very strong position regarding the Argentine’s next step.
The club inserted three separate buy-back clauses when they allowed the midfielder to join Como, ensuring they would maintain long-term control over one of their brightest young talents.
Nico would like to stay at Como. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Notably, the first clause, valued at €8 million for the summer of 2025, is no longer active.
However, Los Blancos still have the possibility of bringing him back for €9 million in 2026 or €10 million in 2027.
For now, neither Como nor Nico himself have received a final answer from Real Madrid regarding the club’s plans.
In fact, reports suggest the player would personally prefer to remain in Italy for one more season before eventually returning to the Santiago Bernabéu.
That possibility could make sense from a sporting perspective as well since Nico continues to receive regular minutes under Fabregas and is developing in a competitive environment without any pressure.