Paz Likely to Return to Real Madrid Next Season; Player Rejected Tottenham, Inter Milan and Others This Summer
According to reporter from Camel.live, Paz is likely to return to Real Madrid next season.
In the 2024-25 season, his first season with Serie A side Como after joining, Paz delivered an outstanding performance with 6 goals and 9 assists in 35 games. This made Real Madrid seriously consider buying him back for €8 million this summer, but the deal ultimately did not happen for two reasons: first, Paz only wants to return if he can take on an important role; second, the approval of Real Madrid's new coach Xabi Alonso is a must.
Alonso recognizes Paz's ability but believes now is not the right time for the player to return to Real Madrid, as the team prioritizes strengthening other positions. Meanwhile, Paz has maintained his good form at Como this season, and his goal is to represent the Argentina national team at next summer's World Cup.
Paz's ultimate goal remains to return to Real Madrid, so he rejected interest from several clubs including Tottenham and Inter Milan this summer. Real Madrid, Como and Paz's agents have maintained close contact, and no discussions have been held to update Real Madrid's buyback clause.
However, Real Madrid is also monitoring other midfielders. According to the reporter, Crystal Palace midfielder Walton and AZ Alkmaar's Kees Smit are among their discussion targets. At the same time, they have not forgotten Paz and continue to closely follow his development, with a high possibility of bringing him back to Madrid next summer.
This summer, a Premier League club made a lucrative offer to Paz, but Como rejected it after consulting with Real Madrid and negotiated a new buyback clause to reflect Paz's rising value. The player is eager to play for Real Madrid one day, so Como has not made many plans for Paz's future for the time being.
But if Real Madrid still cannot make room for him next season and Como secures European competition qualification, staying for another year may also be an attractive option for Paz.
