Inter Milan are setting their sights on Nico Paz, a 20-year-old Argentine-Spanish midfielder who has been making waves in Serie A with Como. The young talent has already impressed with two goals and four assists in just 15 games, catching the attention of top European clubs.
Calciomercato report how acquiring Paz is no simple task. Real Madrid hold a complex buy-back arrangement that gives them multiple opportunities to reclaim the player:
– Summer 2025: Buy-back option for 9 million euros
– Summer 2026: Buy-back option for 10 million euros
– Summer 2027: Buy-back option for 11 million euros
Additionally, Real Madrid retains a 50% stake in any future transfer, making negotiations intricate.
Inter Milan are exploring a transfer strategy similar to the one used for Brahim Diaz at AC Milan. The club sees Paz as an ideal fit for their youth development plans, which align perfectly with Oaktree Capital’s new ownership strategy of focusing on younger talents.
Paz’s path to regular playing time at Real Madrid seems challenging, given the club’s star-studded midfield featuring players like Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, and Mbappé. This uncertainty works in Inter’s favor, making a potential transfer more appealing.
The potential arrival of Xabi Alonso as Real Madrid’s coach could change Paz’s prospects, but for now, Inter remains optimistic about their chances of securing the talented midfielder.
Paz is currently valued around 25 million euros, a price that reflects his impressive performances and potential. Inter is prepared to invest in his future, seeing him as a key piece in their long-term squad building strategy.
The club’s vice president Javier Zanetti has already shown personal interest, attending Paz’s matches and leveraging his connections to potentially smooth the transfer process.
