Real Madrid have reportedly finalized their long-term plan for Nico Paz, deciding to bring the Argentine midfielder back from Como in the summer of 2026, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Serie A rising star of the month of August has a buyback clause with Real Madrid, the journalist revealed in a video uploaded via his X account.
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Although Los Blancos had the option to trigger an 8 million buyback clause this summer, the club chose to wwait,preferring to let the 20-year-old gain another full season of consistent first-team football in Serie A. Insiders at Valdebebas say the decision was deliberate: Real Madrid believe Paz's growth trajectory is best served by another year of top-flight minutes before returning to compete for a midfield role.