Real Madrid could be set to receive a huge amount of money between now and the end of the summer transfer window, when Rodrygo leaves for the Premier League. And more could come thanks to Nico Paz.
Last summer Real Madrid Paz sold to Serie A Side Como, where he was a striking artist. And although they have decided not to activate his back-back clause before 2025, they will have the option to bring it back to the Santiago Bernabeu for a reduced fee in both 2026 and 2027.
However, it turns out that they cannot get that opportunity. Paz has attracted a number of clubs in recent weeks and he would now be on his way to the Premier League with Tottenham Hotspur.
According to Ed, Spurs are interested in signing Paz as an alternative to Ebereechi Eze, who has chosen to sign for North London Rivals Arsenal. The 21-year-old stands on a shortlist with people like Maghnes Akliouche and Morgan Rogers, as well as former Girona player Savinho.
As part of the deal where PAZ went to Como, Real Madrid has informed a 50% sale, which means that they are entitled to half of the transfer costs if the Argentina International adds to Spurs this summer. However, this would mean that they would lose control of his future, which would be an important blow.
Real Madrid would welcome any reimbursement of the sale of Paz, although it would be worthwhile to bring it back to the Bernabeu in 2026 or 2027. However, Xabi Alonso already has a number of attacking midfield options available to midfield, and these were added to the summer when Paz's compatriot of the river Mastantooe.