Real Madrid continue their preparations for next season, where Carlo Ancelotti’s team must make a significant leap in performance. While the Italian coach prefers not to publicly discuss the new season to avoid distracting his players, work on planning for the future continues in the club’s offices.
In fact, Florentino Pérez and José Ángel Sánchez are racing against time to prepare for the 2025-2026 season, amid the major challenges that lie ahead for the team.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper “Defensa Central”, one of the key topics in these preparations is Nico Paz, a player who has started to make a name for himself in the Italian league with Como, and whom Cesc Fàbregas is eager to keep.
In recent statements, Fàbregas said, “Nico Paz is a Como player. Real Madrid have the option to buy him back, but at a fixed price. Nico is a young player, and our relationship with his family is very good. We want him to stay with us at Como for many years. Even if Real Madrid do not want him back, Como will not sell him for 40 or 50 million because we want to build a future with him.”
Despite these words from Fàbregas, Real Madrid’s plans remain unchanged.
According to “Marca” journalist José Félix Díaz, the club is not altering its stance on the young Argentine player. Díaz explained, “No one at the club has ever considered giving up Nico Paz’s rights, even if Como are demanding more money in exchange for the midfielder’s development in Serie A under Cesc Fàbregas. Although he is performing well, what Nico is doing has been part of Real Madrid’s strategy for some time, and it is likely that he will be bought back regardless of the Italian team’s wishes.”
These statements provide reassurance to Real Madrid fans, especially since Nico Paz could play an important role in the club’s future project. Now, the big question remains as to whether Carlo Ancelotti will continue to lead the team at the Santiago Bernabéu, or if there will be a sudden change with the arrival of Xabi Alonso, which may depend on the Italian coach’s results in the 2024-2025 season.