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- Real Madrid will sign Nico Paz from Como before the buy-back clause expires
- The transfer proceeds despite delays caused by the club’s presidential election
- Los Blancos opted against paying €8 million last summer but have changed their minds
- The midfielder scored 19 goals and provided 15 assists in 75 appearances for Como
- Real Madrid has just two weeks to activate the clause or wait until next year
Real Madrid has paused many projects because of the upcoming presidential vote. Florentino Perez faces Enrique Riquelme in the election. This has delayed the appointment of Jose Mourinho as the new head coach.
However, one transfer will go ahead as planned. The club will bring Nico Paz back from Como. Officials made this decision months ago. They will trigger the buy-back clause to sign the Argentine playmaker.
Real sold Paz to the Italian side two years ago. They kept a clause to re-sign him. Last summer, they decided not to pay €8 million. But after his brilliant 2025-26 campaign, they chose to act now.
The 20-year-old found the net 19 times and set up 15 goals in 75 matches for Como. Real Madrid believes he is now ready for the first team. The player enjoyed life in Italy and would have stayed another season. But he is also happy to return to the Spanish capital.
The deal faces a strict deadline. The buy-back clause became active earlier this week. Reports suggest Real Madrid has only 14 days to complete the move. If they miss this window, they must wait until 2027 to sign him at a reduced fee.