Two key factors that made Real Madrid walk away from Nico Paz – report | OneFootball

According to a report from SPORT, it has been learned that Real Madrid have decided not to bring back Nico Paz, once considered one of their brightest midfield prospects. This comes after the club confirmed the signing of Argentine talent Franco Mastantuono.

While Mastantuono’s arrival plays a big role in this decision, it is not the only reason Nico Paz’s return won’t be happening, at least not for now.

Nico, who left Real Madrid last summer to join Italian side Como for €6 million, had a buy-back clause in his deal. The clause allowed Madrid to re-sign him for €8 million while retaining 50% of his rights.

At Como, he has been one of the standout players in Serie A, scoring six goals and providing nine assists. His performance has turned heads and sparked interest across Europe.

Still, that has not been enough for Real Madrid to trigger the buy-back clause. The club has instead decided to go all-in on Mastantuono, a fellow Argentine who plays in the same position as Nico.

No guarantees for playing time at Madrid

Nico Paz will not return to Real Madrid. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Another major factor in the decision was Nico Paz’s demand for guaranteed playing time. He made it clear that he would only return to Real Madrid if he could play regularly.

But in a squad as competitive as Madrid’s, no such promise could be made.

While there were reports that the Como midfielder might be signed before the FIFA Club World Cup, no move materialised. In fact, even for Mastantuono, the team will have to wait until the end of the tournament.

As a result, his future remains open. Como, with Cesc Fabregas as coach, are keen to keep him, and several clubs are monitoring the situation closely.

For now, it looks like Nico will continue to shine away from the Santiago Bernabeu.