Real Madrid respond to Man Utd interest in ‘crazy’ playmaker..
Manchester United have received a blow in their quest to sign Nico Paz, with a report revealing Real Madrid’s stance on the Como playmaker, whose long-term ambition has also come to light.
Paz has been a revelation for Como since his move to the Italian club from Real Madrid in the summer transfer window. The Serie A outfit paid the defending Spanish and European champions a transfer fee of around €6million (£5m, $6.5m) with Los Blancos having a 50% sell-on clause.
Manchester United have received a blow in their quest to sign Nico Paz, with a report revealing Real Madrid’s stance on the Como playmaker, whose long-term ambition has also come to light.
Paz has been a revelation for Como since his move to the Italian club from Real Madrid in the summer transfer window. The Serie A outfit paid the defending Spanish and European champions a transfer fee of around €6million (£5m, $6.5m) with Los Blancos having a 50% sell-on clause.
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Madrid also included a series of buy-back options in Paz’s contract. The Spanish powerhouse will be able to re-sign the Argentina international for a fee of €8m (£6.7m, $8.7m) this summer, for €9m (£7.6m, $9.8m) in the summer of 2026 and for €10m (£8.4m, $11m) in the summer of 2027.
Paz has scored six goals and given five assists in 23 Serie A starts so far this season for Como, who are being managed by former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas.
The 20-year-old has already made his debut for Argentina, with the great Lionel Messi describing his maturity as “crazy and beyond his age” in October 2024, adding that the young attacking midfielder “has an impressive head”.
Paz’s excellent performances have led to Man Utd showing a keen interest in him, but the Red Devils have been told in no uncertain terms that a deal this summer is not going to happen.
According to TBR, Man Utd have been actively following Paz’s progress this season and have been hugely impressed with the playmaker.
However, Madrid have made it clear that they will not let the youngster join any other club this summer and plan to bring him back to the Santiago Bernabeu in 2026.
Paz’s representatives have informed Man Utd of the decision made by Madrid.
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have also shown interest in Paz, but the two north London clubs have been given the same response.
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Nico Paz stance on his future
On paper, Man Utd could make a bid for Paz in the summer transfer window and tempt Como into a sale.
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