When Nico Paz was sold to Italian comet club Como in the summer of 2024, the now 21-year-old attacking midfielder hadn’t gotten his chance at Real Madrid yet. – The price was low, only 6 million euros, but with a buy-back clause in case Como under Cesc Fàbregas were to lift the talent to an actual value.

Transfermarkt, who are often conservative in their price assessment, believe he is worth 80 million euros at the latest update, more if he becomes central in the World Cup.

Real Madrid buys and wants to sell him dearly

The Spanish giants face Como today to inform the Italians of their plans – and to bring home one of the most exciting talents in the transfer market.

Real Madrid have been very active in the transfer market this summer, and now the stage is set for more action. This time, the Spanish big club wants to make a huge purchase – and then sell on with a solid profit.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid will meet with Como today to inform the Italian club that they will exercise the buy-back option on Nico Paz. Thus, they buy him back for 7 million euros.

But even if Real Madrid are looking for new midfielders, that doesn’t necessarily mean that Nico Paz will have a role in José Mourinho’s team. On the contrary – he might as well be sold on.

No midfielder in Serie A recorded more goals without penalties, goals without penalties, assists or shots on target than Paz per 90 minutes last season. He was also among the top ten midfielders for successful dribbling, breakthroughs, expected assists, and duels won.

Real Madrid will first offer Como to buy Nico Paz for €60 million, Romano reports. If Como does not want to take advantage of the opportunity, other clubs can come into the picture.

Nico Paz has a contract with Real Madrid, so the Madrilenians are in full control of the situation.

21-year-old Nico Paz is currently in the World Cup with Argentina. Over the past two seasons, he has developed into a key player at Como with 19 goals and 17 assists in 75 games. Now his time in Italy may be over – and Real Madrid are ready to make a big profit.

Should Como choose to drop that sum, several teams are expected to show interest in Paz, who Real Madrid are not considering as part of their first-team plans for next season.

Inter Milan have been heavily linked with a move to sign the Argentine playmaker, while there has been Premier League interest in Paz.

In short, it is a simple plan, force back a purchase for 7 million euros and sell for 60 million euros. Como is surely happy they have created a world star and income for Real Madrid.

Argentina’s next match at the World Cup is on Sunday when they face Jordan.