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Chelsea Enquire About Nico Paz as Real Madrid Push for Bernabéu Return

The 21-year-old is reported to favor rejoining Real Madrid, which retains clauses that keep control over his next move.

Overview

  • Chelsea have asked about Paz as they assess options for an attacking midfielder heading into 2026, according to TBR Football.
  • Real Madrid are described as intent on bringing the former academy product back, with the player said to want to prove himself there.
  • Reports cite contractual protections for Madrid, with conflicting figures mentioned for buy-back terms including a €9m re-sign clause and a separate £40m buy-back reference.
  • Paz’s form at Como has boosted interest, with eight goal contributions in 10 games this season after a productive debut campaign under Cesc Fàbregas.
  • Tottenham previously explored a deal, and Liverpool and Manchester City have monitored him, while Chelsea are even weighing a pitch via Argentina team-mate Alejandro Garnacho.