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Real Madrid monitoring former academy gem’s every single game – Romano
Real Madrid are closely monitoring every match played by Nico Paz at Como, as the club maintain strategic control over the young talent’s future, reports Fabrizio Romano.
The 20-year-old attacking midfielder, who joined Como from Real Madrid this past summer, has been making waves in Serie A under the guidance of manager Cesc Fabregas, demonstrating impressive form and maturity on the pitch.
Nico Paz catches Real Madrid’s attention
Paz’s performances have caught the attention of Real Madrid officials, who are keenly tracking his progress in Italy.
The Spanish capital club hold a buyback clause in his contract, allowing them to reclaim him should he continue to develop into the player they believe he can be.
Additionally, Real Madrid also retain a 50% sell-on clause, ensuring they benefit financially if Como decide to transfer him in the future.
Since joining Como, Paz has become an integral part of the team, showcasing his versatility and footballing intelligence. The 20-year-old has registered three assists from six games.
The young midfielder is proving to be a valuable asset for the Serie A side, thriving under Fabregas, which has earned him a first senior call-up to the Argentina national team.
Recently talking about a possible return to Real Madrid in the future, Nico had said: “A future at Real Madrid? I hope so. But now I’m with Como and I will give my all.”
As Paz continues to gain experience and showcase his skills at Como, Real Madrid are keeping an eye on his every move. Based on how things progress, Los Blancos will make crucial decisions regarding his future.
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Real Madrid superstar’s summer contract renewal saga compared to a romantic movie: ‘We know how the movie will end’
Vinicius Junior’s contract renewal with Real Madrid was one of the club’s biggest stories of the summer.
Months of uncertainty eventually ended in a long-term agreement that keeps the Brazilian at the Santiago Bernabeu until 2032.
At one point, it looked like the prospect of the Brazilian leaving the Santiago Bernabeu this summer was a realistic possibility.
However, as quoted by MARCA, Thiago Freitas, operations director at Roc Nation, has compared the entire saga to a romantic film with a happy ending.
Vinicius renewal was far from straightforward
Freitas explained that the negotiations were handled by Roc Nation executive Federico Pena and admitted that reaching the final agreement required patience from everyone involved.
“This operation between Vini and Real Madrid was like a trilogy of romance movies,” Freitas said.
“Throughout the movies there are conflicts, there are issues, there are some obstacles. But we all know how the movie will end: with a big kiss and everyone happy,” he added.
There was plenty of speculation around Vinicius while negotiations continued, particularly as the process stretched across the summer.
However, Freitas made it clear that the Brazilian’s preference was always to continue at Real Madrid rather than look for an exit.
“You only have to remember the history of all the players who have passed through Madrid in the last 20 or 30 years. None of them wanted to leave,” he said.
That is an important point for Madrid supporters. The difficulty appears to have been reaching an agreement that satisfied both sides, rather than convincing Vinicius that his future belonged at the club.
Jose Mourinho now has certainty
For Jose Mourinho, the first few weeks were spent in uncertainty over whether Vinicius would be part of his project at the club.
The Portuguese tactician has always been a vocal advocate of keeping the Brazilian and was said to have been a driving factor in the contract negotiations.
Ultimately, as Freitas put it, everything ended in a big hug and a kiss between Vinicius and Real Madrid. It meant that everyone, except Arsenal were happy.
It remains to be seen whether the 26-year-old can now repay the club and Mourinho’s faith in him, and return to his best level this season and beyond.
Hala_Madrid
October 5, 2024 at 11:16 am
Why did Madrid let him go when he could have been useful to the team, especially with the way the midfield has been playing with no vision of whatsoever. And why is Ancelotti insisting on having the players play out of their natural position? Perez needs to bring in someone who will utilize all the talents at his disposal and bring accountability. The players are too relax knowing they won’t get benched by Ancelotti. The only players who get benched are the players who are actually playing hard; example, Guler, Rodrygo, Garcia, and Endrick.