Real Madrid ready to activate midfielder’s buyback clause ahead of Club World Cup | OneFootball

The board at La Liga giants Real Madrid are giving serious consideration to activating the buyback clause in Nico Paz’s contract, with a view to the upcoming Club World Cup.

That’s according to Spanish outlet COPE, who have on Monday provided an insight into the latest developments behind the scenes in the country’s capital.

Youngster Paz for his part departed the Santiago Bernabéu on a permanent basis last summer, linking up with Cesc Fàbregas’ Como in Italy.

And since, the Argentine has set about establishing himself as one of the standout midfielders in Serie A.

All told, across the season to date, Paz has racked up 34 appearances in Italy’s top-flight, chipping in with six goals and a head-turning nine assists along the way.

And such exploits, it would appear, have not gone at all unnoticed amongst those in a position of power at his former club.

Real Madrid, for their part, boast a buyback clause on Paz this summer.

And as per the aforementioned COPE, Los Blancos – in the midst of a search for reinforcements in the middle of the park – now look increasingly likely to activate as much over the weeks ahead:

‘Nico Paz’s arrival could come ahead of the Club World Cup. The player was supposed to be recalled by Real Madrid for 2026/27, but it seems plans for the midfielder’s return have been brought forward.’

Conor Laird – GSFN