With the 2026 World Cup as the goal, the Como midfielder is preparing to return to the "Merengue". For 9 million euros, the "Merengue" will repatriate a footballer who stood out in Serie A and had even sparked interest from Inter Milan, according to a report to the Argentine News Agency. Although coach Xabi Alonso had believed it was best for Paz to gain more minutes in Italy, the midfielder's great performance under Cesc Fàbregas's management changed the plans. In 13 matches and 5 goals so far this season, the Argentine shows progression, versatility, and tactical maturity that position him as a competitive backup piece. Furthermore, Paz's return marks a historic moment for Argentine football, as he will share the squad with Franco Mastantuono, something that has not happened in over 10 years, when Gonzalo Higuaín and Ángel Di María coincided from 2010 to 2013. In this way, Real Madrid once again trusts in Argentine talent, and this time it is betting on Paz and Mastantuono. Buenos Aires, November 25 (NA) – Argentine Nicolás Paz received news that could boost his chances of making the list for Lionel Scaloni's squad for the 2026 World Cup: he is returning to Real Madrid. The Spanish club has activated the buy-back option for the 21-year-old Argentine midfielder, which was set in the transfer that took him to Como.
