Chelsea and Arsenal Pursue Nico Paz, But He Plans Real Madrid Return
Both Chelsea and Arsenal expressed interest in acquiring Nico Paz, yet his primary ambition has always been to go back to Real Madrid following his loan at Como, as first reported by the Daily Briefing.
Real Madrid intends to exercise their buy-back clause for the 21-year-old this summer, even with inquiries from other prominent clubs regarding his situation.
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The Spanish giants are looking to build a future around someone they believe has the potential to be a significant talent next season after fending off competition from clubs in the Premier League.
Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester City all showed keen interest in Paz, yet they were informed that his only desire was a return to Real Madrid.
According to sources close to Real Madrid, “Paz has always wanted to come back to Real Madrid. He’s been promised an important role in the first team. They see him as the next superstar of world football.”
Sources Reveal; Nico Paz Rejects Premier League Opportunities
It has also come to light that Paz caught the attention of several elite clubs, including Chelsea, who have had their sights set on him for quite some time.
Back in September, it was initially reported that Chelsea was likely to pursue Paz, and although an inquiry was made, it did not yield positive results.
Further industry insights reveal that Chelsea wasn’t alone, with both Arsenal and Manchester City also investigating Paz’s situation and facing rejections from the Argentine international.
“Chelsea was genuinely enthusiastic about signing Paz; he fits the profile they are pursuing,” a source indicated. “Arsenal and Manchester City have watched him as well and have been quite impressed. Real Madrid has done an excellent job in securing his future.”
What Lies Ahead for Nico Paz?
Initially, Paz appeared to struggle for a position in the Real Madrid squad during his first term at the Bernabeu, but the club believed he could elevate his performance with more experience.
That belief has proven correct as the young playmaker excelled in Serie A, and the €9 million buy-back clause is now viewed as an extraordinary deal for a player whom many in the football community anticipate will soon command a value of €100 million or more.
Paz scored 17 goals in 68 appearances for Como during his two seasons, drawing comparisons to Barcelona’s midfield sensation, Pedri.
This season hasn’t been ideal for Real Madrid, so they will be counting on Paz to return and make a substantial impact, potentially as an upgrade over players like Jude Bellingham and Arda Güler, who have yet to find consistent form.
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