According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Como are increasingly confident of retaining Nico Paz next season.
Real Madrid’s interest in triggering the Argentine playmaker’s €10 million buy-back clause has faded in recent days due to Jose Mourinho’s appointment as the new head coach, who is not considering him in his plans.
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Moreover, Madrid’s signing of Bernardo Silva on a free transfer has practically dampened Paz’s chances of securing a return to Santiago Bernabeu.
The 21-year-old is also slowly coming to terms with the fact that his immediate future lies at Como, who will offer him the Champions League next season.
After exploding as one of Europe’s top rising stars with back-to-back successful seasons at Como, Paz made his World Cup debut in Argentina’s 3-0 win against Algeria.