For most players so close to the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/world-cup/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">World Cup</a>, the priority is usually to avoid taking unnecessary risks when they are near the tournament. However, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/como/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Como</a> have a big objective ahead that makes them consider risking <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/nicolas-paz/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nicolás Paz</a>, something <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/argentina/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Argentina</a> are not sure about.



Paz missed his team’s most recent match against Parma with a knee injury. While Como won that game, they remain fifth in Serie A alongside Juventus, with both teams sitting two points behind Roma and Milan in the race for Champions League qualification.



With Como closing a strong season against Cremonese on Sunday, the Italian club are willing to take another look at Paz with the intention of playing him, according to Marca. This prompted Argentina to send a staff member to assess the risk, according to Olé. His chances of being called up by the national team could ultimately decide whether he plays.



With Argentina set to make their World Cup debut against Algeria on June 16, there is still close to a month for Paz to recover, provided he does not suffer a setback or reinjure himself.



<h2>Paz’s fantastic year</h2>



Paz was already showing flashes of what he could do last season at Como. The <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/real-madrid/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Real Madrid</a> product is rumored to return there soon, even if it is only to be sold again as a business decision.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://media.worldsoccertalk.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2026/05/19162452/fabregas-1920x1080.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-645037"><figcaption>Fábregas was very important to his growth (Giuseppe Cottini/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



But during his time in Italy, he has shown that he can lead a team to big things without a star-studded cast around him. His importance to <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/cesc-fabregas/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cesc Fàbregas</a> is evident in him being the outfield player with the most minutes for the entire team.


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The left-footed midfielder has not only been reliable, he has also been decisive. Even if he is not a striker, he has scored 12 goals in 35 Serie A matches. He has also added six assists for a total of 18 goal contributions, while being important in his team’s run to the Coppa Italia final.



<h2>Paz’s contract</h2>



Paz’s future at Como could depend heavily on which competition they play in next season, but Real Madrid are expected to be heavily involved. When the Italian club bought him, the Spanish club inserted a very low buy-back clause. If Real Madrid want him back this summer, the fee would be just 9 million euros, a huge difference compared with his market valuation of around 60 million euros.

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The best players in the world are usually linked to <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/real-madrid/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Real Madrid</a>, often arriving from other clubs for high fees, but <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/nicolas-paz/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nicolás Paz</a> represents a different case as he developed at the Spanish side before moving to <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/como/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Como</a>.



For the Italian club, the Argentine’s presence has been a major boost in their push toward the Champions League. That is why their sporting director left the door open for Paz to stay in an interview with Radio Radio TV, even though a return to Spain still appears likely.



Carlalberto Ludi said: “There’s a complete syntony between Cesc Fàbregas’ ambitions and ours. We are putting in more resources every time we can at his disposal to work in the best possible way. Until something that we can’t control happens, we’ll continue together. Given what we can offer him, we are not concerned about his departure.”



<h2>Como’s ideal plan to keep Paz</h2>



Paz’s talent has always placed him on the radar of top clubs. With limited space at Real Madrid, he moved in search of minutes, which allowed him to show his quality at Como and help turn them into a competitive side.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://media.worldsoccertalk.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2026/03/27183645/paz-1-1920x1080.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-631614"><figcaption>Paz began his career with Real Madrid (Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



Fàbregas has built the team around him to maximize his potential, leading to steady improvement and a current fourth-place position in Serie A. Qualifying for the Champions League could be key to keeping Paz at the club.


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Ludi said: “Paz is happy here. The possible participation in European competitions may convince him to stay. There’s a chance he stays. This is an ideal environment for young players: welcoming, ambitious and centered around improvement.”



<h2>Real Madrid could bring Paz back for low fee</h2>



Paz’s development at Real Madrid allowed him to leave under favorable conditions. A buyback clause gives the club the option to bring him back again under similar terms.



Real Madrid would have to pay around 9 million euros, which could represent a strong move regardless of whether they keep him. Even if he returns, a sale is not ruled out, as offers reaching 60 million euros have reportedly arrived, according to Marca.

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