Overview

• Chelsea are monitoring the 21-year-old closely and, per multiple reports, are prepared to push for his signature despite Real Madrid’s planned buy-back next summer.
• Real Madrid are described as confident of bringing Paz back to the Bernabeu under the clause inserted when he joined Como in 2024.
• Como are reported to be discussing a new contract with Paz that would eliminate Madrid’s buy-back and allow the club to seek a fee near €80m.
• Paz’s form for Como has elevated his market value, with Fbref-cited data highlighting strong shot creation and solid defensive contributions in Serie A.
• No agreement has been announced, with the outcome expected to hinge on contract talks at Como and whether any formal bids force Madrid’s clause to be tested.