Overview
- Cesc Fabregas publicly said Nico Paz will not play for Inter, speaking forcefully at a pre-match press conference on May 22, 2026.
- Fabregas criticised Javier Zanetti for praising Paz and publishing photos with the player, saying Zanetti should show respect to Como and its agreements.
- Como and Real Madrid reportedly share Paz's registration on a roughly 50% basis, and Fabregas said Real Madrid has the final authority on any move.
- Como is still assessing Paz’s fitness for the immediate match and expects clarity on his longer-term future within about four to five weeks.
- Inter have tried to sign the 22-year-old in past transfer windows without success, and any new approach could now be shaped by Como’s Champions push and Paz’s Argentina and World Cup prospects.