Overview
- Como coach Cesc Fàbregas said on May 22 that Nico Paz will not join Inter and that the player will either return to Real Madrid or remain at Como.
- Reports say Real Madrid hold a buy-back option widely reported at about €9 million that can be triggered this summer, a clause that gives Madrid legal control over any transfer.
- Inter vice-president Javier Zanetti publicly praised Paz, prompting Fàbregas to demand respect for Como's position and to reject Inter's prospects of signing him.
- Como is monitoring Paz's fitness ahead of the final league fixture and possible World Cup selection, with the coach saying recovery could be assessed in the next 24 to 48 hours.
- Paz has emerged as a breakout performer this season with around 19 goal involvements, a reported market value far above the buy-back figure, and his future will affect Como's push for European qualification and Argentina's squad plans.