On Paz’s Future
Next, we address a highly popular topic in the comment section, one that many Real Madrid fans have repeatedly asked about: Nico Paz. The core concern is this – has the deal to bring Paz back to the Bernabéu in this summer’s transfer window been fully finalized and sealed?
On this point, I must reiterate once again and stand by the clear statement I have been conveying on multiple occasions over the past few months: this is 100% a done deal. First and foremost, Real Madrid holds a buyback clause for Paz in his contract, valued at around €9 million. This clause was a key part of the original transfer agreement. Secondly, in terms of personal intent, based on the accurate information I have obtained, Real Madrid has reached a preliminary personal agreement in principle with the player himself. The core content of this agreement is that Paz is willing to return to Real Madrid when the conditions are ripe. In other words, the player’s intention is very clear – Paz is eager to play for Real Madrid, and this is an important goal in his career planning.
However, there is a crucial timeline point that everyone needs to pay special attention to and keep firmly in mind: despite various rumors and speculations circulating a few months ago regarding the specific return time, the January winter transfer window this year was never a seriously discussed or pursued option. Both Real Madrid and the player’s side have always targeted the 2026 summer transfer window in their plans, not the upcoming or already passed January window.
To make things clearer for everyone, I can reconfirm a few key points: first, the agreement between Real Madrid and Nico Paz to bring him back is 100% confirmed beyond doubt. Second, Paz is eager to wear the Real Madrid jersey, and his personal desire is clear and strong – this is also beyond question. Therefore, the core suspense of the whole matter is not about whether he will return, but about how and exactly when he will come back. What we need to focus on next is what specific operation mode Real Madrid will adopt in the summer of 2026: will they choose to directly activate the approximately €9 million buyback clause to complete the deal cleanly and neatly, or will they attempt to hold friendly negotiations with Como to explore a transfer plan that may differ slightly in payment structure or additional clauses? Both paths are possible.
Nevertheless, no matter which operation method is ultimately chosen, one fundamental fact will remain unchanged: Real Madrid holds absolute initiative and control over this transfer matter. The club’s senior management regards Paz as an important part of the team’s future squad-building plan; he is a highly promising young player with great potential. Judging from the current plan, he is very likely to become the first major signing completed by Real Madrid after the opening of the 2026 summer transfer window, kicking off the squad renewal next summer.
