Nico Paz Set For Real Madrid Return After Tottenham’s €70m Bid Rejected

Nico Paz is expected to join Real Madrid next season. Tottenham’s €70 million offer was stopped, with the Spanish giants playing a big part in his decision to stay at Como for now.

TOTTENHAM’S BIG OFFER TURNED DOWN

Tottenham Hotspur made an offer close to €70 million for Nico Paz. He has impressed with Como in Serie A and attracted attention from Europe. Despite the big offer, Paz decided to stay with Como for the current season. Real Madrid also stepped in, urging Como to keep the player. They promised to compensate them by activating their buy-back clause next summer for €9 million, which the club believes will be mutually beneficial for all parties involved. Serie A side Como was interested in the money. But with only 50% of any transfer fee going to them because of Madrid’s sell-on clause, they backed Real Madrid’s plan instead. Paz himself expressed the wish to keep working under coach Cesc Fàbregas and play regularly for another year before moving to Madrid. According to Cesc Fabregas, Nico will not leave Como despite Tottenham’s interest.

CONTEXT: TEAM PERFORMANCES AND PLAYER PROGRESS

Nico Paz has just finished a breakthrough season with Como, where he became a key player after leaving Real Madrid last summer. He played over 32 games, scored 12 goals, and assisted 7 times. Como managed an impressive mid-table finish, securing tenth position in Serie A, well clear of the relegation zone. They aim to improve on that finish as they target European spots this season. Tottenham, meanwhile, ended their Premier League campaign in in the bottom half, clinching a Champions League spot only via their Europa League win but still want to strengthen their midfield. Real Madrid, current La Liga runner-ups, made big signings in the summer and see Paz as a future building block. The club has a buy-back option worth €9 million for summer 2026, making his move to the Bernabéu almost sure.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR PAZ AND HIS CLUBS

Paz will stay at Como for the season, intending to help the team climb above last year’s tenth spot. Their opening fixture was a win against Lazion, and their upcoming match is against Bologna, who will also be aiming at European qualification after winning the Coppa Italia last season, making an early test for the squad. Real Madrid will continue to watch Paz’s progress closely, ready to activate their buy-back clause next summer. The Spanish giants aim to bring Paz into their squad for the 2026-27 season. Tottenham, having missed out on Paz, will keep searching for midfield help as they prepare to face Bournemouth in their next Premier League match, hoping to maintain their top four status amid strong competition. Notably, Tottenham has enjoyed a strong start this season after a 2-0 win against Manchester City, adding to their perfect record thus far according to reports.