As Inter Milan prepare to face Como in the Monday night fixture, all eyes will be on a special player at San Siro. Nico Paz, the Argentine playmaker under Cesc Fabregas’s tutelage at Como, has long been on Inter’s radar. The Nerazzurri management are moving early to secure the Real Madrid academy product, with Simone Inzaghi confirming their interest in the pre-match press conference. But how does the agreement between Como and Real Madrid work, and with whom would Inter need to negotiate?
Calciomcercato report how Paz has been a revelation for Como since his arrival, quickly becoming a key player in Fabregas’s system. The 2004-born midfielder, with dual Spanish and Argentine citizenship, has seamlessly integrated into the starting lineup, prompting tactical changes that have even sidelined the more high-profile signing, Andrea Belotti. In 15 appearances as a right-sided attacking midfielder, Paz has contributed 2 goals and 4 assists, establishing himself as Como’s most dangerous player in terms of shots and chances created.
Inter’s pursuit of Paz has involved Javier Zanetti’s efforts to gauge the possibility of bringing him to the Nerazzurri. Inzaghi himself has acknowledged Paz’s potential, stating, “Nico Paz is a quality player with good physicality who will have a great career. I don’t know him personally, but I’ve heard very good things about him on a human level, and we can see his quality in every match he plays.”
Como secured Paz from Real Madrid for €6 million in the summer, signing him to a contract until June 30, 2028. Real Madrid retained a 50% sell-on clause and included an escalating buyback option in the deal.
The buyback clause allows Real Madrid to repurchase Paz for €9 million in the summer of 2025, increasing to €10 million in 2026 and €11 million in 2027. This structure means that Real Madrid effectively maintains control over Paz’s future, and Inter would need to negotiate with the Spanish giants if they wish to acquire him.
It’s worth noting that Real Madrid chose to sell Paz due to their already crowded attacking roster. This decision could work in Inter’s favour, as the player himself might prefer a move to a club where he can continue his development with regular playing time. Inter’s early interest could give them an advantage in future negotiations for this promising talent.
