Como have submitted a proposal to Actual Madrid for the signing of 19-year-old attacking midfielder Nico Paz.
Private phrases are but to be agreed and the finer particulars of the deal nonetheless have to be finalised, however Como are optimistic that the transfer might be concluded.
Madrid had initially been asking for €10million for Paz, however they’ve since lowered this and Como’s proposal is a charge of lower than €8m.
The Athletic reported in June Madrid had mapped out two doable eventualities for Paz this summer season. Whereas the first thought was for him to remain on the Bernabeu and be concerned with day-to-day first staff coaching, Madrid have been open to permitting him to depart completely if the proper formulation was reached with one other membership.
Madrid are in search of a formulation just like that of once they bought Sergio Arribas to Almeria in 2023, the place the membership retained a share of his rights, a sell-on clause and a proper of first refusal to re-sign him.
Paz, the son of former participant Pablo Paz, made his senior debut within the 2023-2024 season. He featured eight instances in all competitions and scored the winner towards Napoli within the Champions League group levels.
The Argentina youth worldwide was concerned with the Madrid first staff in pre-season and was a part of the squad for the pre-season tour of the US.
He’s considered probably the most promising prospects from Madrid’s academy and the membership are assured in his potential. Nevertheless, his entry into the primary staff is difficult by the depth of attacking choices at Carlo Ancelotti’s disposal.
Paz joined the membership in 2016 and has a contract till 2027. Final season he scored ten targets and offered 4 assists in 29 appearances for Actual Madrid Castilla.
Como gained promotion to Serie A final season and are coached by former Spain and Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas.
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