Como sporting director Carlalberto Ludi said Nico Paz is a Como player while acknowledging Real Madrid’s buy-back option, valid in summer 2027.
Ludi told Radio Radio: “I put myself in the shoes of Como fans, because every November and every March, I don’t know whether it’s media speculation or for other reasons, it always comes out that Real Madrid are taking all the players back home.”
Buy-back option details
Real Madrid retained a buy-back option on Paz that is valid only in summer 2027. The option is reportedly worth €80m.
Como’s permanent deal
Como re-signed Paz permanently for around €60m. Real Madrid had a chance to bring him back for €9m.
Paz’s season numbers
Paz has scored three goals and provided five assists in four Champions League games. He scored two goals and provided an assist in Como’s 4-1 win over Manchester United. He has also scored three goals and provided as many assists in nine Serie A games.
Interest and future
Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal have shown interest in Paz. Ludi did not confirm that Paz will continue at Como past the season.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Paz spoke directly with Real Madrid manager José Mourinho and communicated his desire to stay at Como.
