There are concerns that Real Madrid might activate buy-back clauses for two promising young players from Como, in addition to Nico Paz, who is currently the subject of intense interest between the two clubs.
For several months, it has been widely reported that Real Madrid intended to exercise their €9 million buy-back clause for Nico Paz, who was named Serie A midfielder of the year. Paz joined Como for a modest fee in the summer of 2024. However, the agreement included a 50% sell-on clause and, crucially, several affordable buy-back options: €8 million in the summer of 2025, €9 million in the summer of 2026, and €10 million in the summer of 2027.
While Real Madrid appears resolute in their decision, Italian reports indicate that Como is making significant efforts to retain Paz for at least another season, during which they will be participating in the Champions League for the first time in their history. One Italian report suggested that Paz himself is eager to continue playing under Cesc Fabregas for another year. Nevertheless, the final decision rests with Madrid.
Now, according to reports from Marca (via TMW), Paz is not the only player Real Madrid might consider buying back from Como this summer. They could also do the same for center-back Jacobo Ramon.
Ramon was acquired by Como last summer for a minimal fee of approximately €2.5 million. Similar to Paz’s situation, Real Madrid is entitled to a 50% sell-on and possesses several inexpensive buy-back options over the upcoming summers.
Marca reports that Real Madrid might pursue the buy-back of Paz, Ramon, and 22-year-old Victor Munoz – who joined Osasuna last summer under a comparable deal structure – for a combined cost of around €23 million, aiming to rejuvenate their squad. This figure does not include the potential return of Endrick following his loan spell in Ligue 1.
English Translation:
Reports have emerged from Spain suggesting that Real Madrid might consider activating buy-back clauses for two of Como’s most promising young talents, not solely focusing on Nico Paz, who is currently at the center of a dispute between the two clubs.
For months, it has been reported that Real Madrid would activate their €9 million buy-back clause for Paz, the Serie A midfielder of the year. The Argentina international joined Como for a low fee in the summer of 2024, but the deal also included a 50% sell-on clause and, more importantly, a series of low-cost buy-back options: €8 million in the summer of 2025, €9 million in the summer of 2026, and €10 million in the summer of 2027.
While Real Madrid’s decision seems firm, Italian reports claim that Como is making every effort to keep hold of Paz for at least another year, a season in which they will be competing in the Champions League for the first time in the club’s history. One Italian report suggested that the player himself is keen to stay under Cesc Fabregas for another year. However, the ultimate decision lies with Madrid.
Now, according to reports from Marca (via TMW), Paz is not the only player Real Madrid could look to buy back from Como this summer; they could also do the same with center-back Jacobo Ramon.
Ramon joined Como last summer for a minimal fee of around €2.5 million, but as with Paz, Real Madrid is entitled to a 50% sell-on and also has a series of low-cost buy-back options over the next few summers.
Marca reports that Real Madrid might seek to buy back Paz, Ramon, and 22-year-old Victor Munoz, who joined Osasuna in a similarly structured deal last summer, for a combined cost of approximately €23 million to rejuvenate the squad. This figure does not account for the reintroduction of Endrick following his loan spell in Ligue 1.
