Nico Paz stays at Como as Real Madrid strike €60 m deal

Real Madrid activated its €9 million buy‑back clause for Argentine midfielder Nico Paz and gave Serie A side Como a limited window to secure a permanent transfer for roughly €60 million. The agreement, reached before the Monday deadline, also includes a future buy‑back option for Madrid at about €80 million, allowing the Spanish club to reacquire the player later.

Como accepted the terms, meaning Paz will remain with the Lombard club for the coming season. The deal ends recent speculation linking the 21‑year‑old to Inter Milan, whose interest has faded, and also curtails earlier rumors of a Premier League bidding war involving Arsenal and Chelsea. The transaction underscores Real Madrid’s strategy of retaining control over a promising talent while allowing him to develop with regular playing time in Italy.