Official: Nico Paz remains at Como with Real Madrid option
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Como have officially confirmed that Nico Paz will remain at the club, with Real Madrid retaining a buy-back option for the young attacking midfielder.
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Attributed to original sourceReal Madrid have officially confirmed that Nico Paz will remain at Como with a buy-back option for 2027, noting it was ‘made at the player’s own request.’
COMO, ITALY – MARCH 22: Assane Diao of Como 1907 celebrates with his team-mate Nico Paz after scoring their team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Pisa SC at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on March 22, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) It was already known that the clubs had shaken hands on the deal, which will see Como purchase the remaining 50 per cent of his contract for a fee of €60m.
The buy-back option, which is only valid for the summer of 2027, will allow Real Madrid to bring him back for €80m.
Real Madrid announce Nico Paz deal SASSUOLO, ITALY – APRIL 17: Nico Paz of Como 1907 looks on during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and Como 1907 at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on April 17, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) “Real Madrid C.F., Como 1907, and Nico Paz have reached an agreement for the player to remain at the Italian club for the 2026-2027 season,” read the statement.
“This agreement, which has been made at the player’s own request, also provides that Real Madrid retains a unilateral buy-back option for Nico Paz’s federative rights for the 2027-2028 season.”
Nico Paz also made a statement on his official Instagram page.
“After many weeks of reflection, I have decided that the best option for my career at this time is to stay at the club for another year, the club that gave me the opportunity to grow and become the player I am today.
“I personally believe this is the best decision for both me and Real Madrid, as it is a very important year at this stage of my career and a unique opportunity to continue growing as a footballer and prepare myself in the best way for the future.”
COMO, ITALY – OCTOBER 19: Como 1907 coach Cesc Fabregas and Nico Paz of Como 1907celebrate the victory at the end of the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Juventus FC at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on October 19, 2025 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) A product of the Real Madrid youth academy, Como had picked up Nico Paz for €6m in 2024, but giving the Spaniards either 50 per cent of the future sale fee, or a buy-back option at €9m.
That was never activated, so instead the clubs managed to negotiate a new deal.
It has Como buy the remaining 50 per cent of Nico Paz for €60m, meaning the player now has an overall transfer value of €120m.
Unless something unexpected happens, then the Argentina international should be returned to Real Madrid at a cost of €80m next summer, having flourished in three years under Cesc Fabregas at Como.
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What happened
Como have announced that Nico Paz will continue at the Stadio Sinigaglia for the upcoming season rather than returning to parent club Real Madrid. The agreement includes a buy-back clause that allows Real Madrid to re-sign the Argentine attacking midfielder in the future. Paz impressed during his loan spell at Como, establishing himself as a key creative player in Serie A. The arrangement benefits all parties: Como retain a top talent, Real Madrid preserve control over a highly-regarded prospect, and Paz continues his development with regular first-team football.
Chance analysis
This is a standard loan-extension-with-buyback arrangement that has become common between elite clubs and mid-table sides. Como benefit from keeping a player who has shown real Serie A quality, while Real Madrid hedge their investment in a player they see as a future first-team option. For prediction models, Paz's confirmed availability makes Como's attack more predictable and slightly stronger than a scenario where he departed.
Como retain a key creative player for the new season, strengthening their attacking options in Serie A.
Paz is confirmed available for Como's Serie A fixtures; factor him into Como's attacking output predictions.