Inter monitoring Como star but require Real Madrid approval | OneFootball

Inter are reportedly monitoring Como talent Nico Paz ahead of the summer transfer window, but the Nerazzurri are likely to have to negotiate with his former club Real Madrid if they hope to get a permanent transfer done according to reports in Italy.

Paz has made a strong impression since his move to Serie A in the summer. Though he only has one league goal to his name so far, he has shown an ability to create chances with ease and is not afraid to test goalkeepers from distance with his venomous shot.

Como’s Nico Paz celebrates with his team-mate after (C) after the 1-2 goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Atalanta BC and Como 1907, in Bergamo, Italy, 24 September 2024. EPA-EFE/MICHELE MARAVIGLIA

The 20-year-old, who recently received his first call-up to the Argentina national team, was signed by Como for a fee of just €6m in the summer, but Real Madrid have a buy-back option set at €12m, which is valid until the summer of 2027.

Even if Real Madrid are unlikely to use Paz in their first team at the moment, they are able to sign him back for €12m and then sell him on to another club for a greater profit.

Inter director meets Paz in Como

Paz and Inter director Piero Ausilio were both in attendance at a dinner for the recent PUPI Foundation event in Como, where several informal jokes were made about Inter signing the young Argentine in the future, according to Sport Mediaset.