‘Extraordinary talent’ will join Los Blancos as Arsenal hopes DESTROYED by SECOND source
Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta’s hopes of signing Nico Paz have been dashed by a respected Italian journalist who supports Spanish reports that the Como attacking midfielder will join Real Madrid next summer.
Paz joined Como from Real Madrid in the summer of 2024 and has been a star in Serie A. The Argentina international playmaker has scored nine goals and provided 12 assists in 42 appearances for the Italian club so far in his career.
Tottenham Hotspur wanted to sign Paz in summer transfer window, reliable journalist claims Fabrizio Romanobut the 21-year-old turned down the chance to join last season’s Europa League winners because he wants a long-term career at the Santiago Bernabeu.
On October 8, AS reiterated the claim, adding that Real Madrid had made a “verbal promise” to Paz to bring him back from Como next summer.
Madrid will trigger the €9m (£8m, $10.5m) buyout clause in Paz’s contract at Como.
October 1, journalist transfer Graeme Bailey reported on Arsenal Insider that Arsenal “love” Paz.
It was always unlikely that Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta would have been able to bring the 21-year-old to the Emirates Stadium in 2026.
Respected Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla has now supported Ass claim Paz will join Madrid next summer.
Pedulla noted in Football Italy that Real Madrid “never intended to sell Nico Paz” when offers came from the Premier League in the summer of 2025.
“No offer will convince Madrid to part with such an extraordinary talent, destined to shine soon in the stadium where he truly belongs,” adds the journalist.
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What Como president said about Nico Paz at Real Madrid
Como president Mirwan Suwarso himself revealed this month that Madrid hold all the cards regarding Paz’s future.
On October 11, Suwarso said SportItalia: “It’s a situation we agreed on from the start. Real Madrid are allowed to buy him back whenever they want.
“It’s up to Nico what he wants to do with his future. We are very happy to have him. We like to build him a house in Como.
“He chose to stay this season, and we’re taking it day by day. We’re seeing how it goes.
“Is he returning to Madrid next season? Madrid has every right to do so.
“Will he stay with us? It’s up to him whether he wants to or not.”
Former Real Madrid and England manager Fabio Capello also believes Los Blancos will sign Paz again.
Capello said La Gazzetta du Sport on Juventus star Kenan Yildiz and Paz: “Both have excellent technique; perhaps the Juventus player has a greater ability to use both feet compared to the Argentine, who mainly relies on his excellent left foot.
“Compared to him, the Turk has more dribbling ability, he is dangerous in one-on-one situations and has excellent vision and finishing ability.
“He sees the play and the goal well, and performs best as a winger who can cut inside towards the center of the field.”
“He (Paz) seems to express himself better in a more central role, although he also has great vision and shooting ability.
“He is a simpler player than Yildiz and perhaps more effective. But both are players with great potential.
“For example, Real Madrid will definitely not let Nico Paz get away with it.”
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Amid claims that Paz would return to Los Blancos, Real Madrid have also been linked with an extraordinary move for a Liverpool gem, who worked with Los Blancos manager Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen.
Real Madrid have reportedly dropped out of the race for the top midfielder, who is Manchester United’s main target.
And finally, Man Utd’s search for a new striker in January saw them turn to a gem in Real Madrid.