Manchester City enter the race for rising star Nico Paz

Manchester City have joined the race to sign highly-rated midfielder Nico Paz, who has been making waves in Serie A since his move to Como in the summer of 2024. The 19-year-old Argentine talent is also on the radar of Arsenal and Inter Milan, making his future one of the hottest topics in the upcoming transfer window.

Nico Paz, the son of former Argentina international Pablo Paz, has been a revelation in Italy’s top flight. Since leaving Real Madrid for Como, he has showcased remarkable technical ability and vision, quickly becoming one of the club’s standout performers. This season, Paz has scored six goals and provided four assists in 23 matches across all competitions. His impressive stats and rapid development have not gone unnoticed, catching the attention of top European clubs eager to secure his services.

According to reports from Fichajes, Real Madrid inserted a buy-back clause in Paz’s contract when they allowed him to leave for Como. This clause means that Los Blancos could have the option to bring him back should they see fit. However, with Arsenal, Inter Milan, and now Manchester City showing strong interest, Real Madrid may face competition if they decide to re-sign him.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is said to be a strong admirer of Paz’s potential. The Spanish tactician reportedly sees the young midfielder as a future star and is keen to add him to his squad. Given City’s ability to nurture young talents into world-class players, Paz could find the opportunity to work under Guardiola an appealing prospect.

City’s interest in Paz comes at a time when the club is looking to refresh its midfield with young, dynamic players. With key figures like Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva gradually entering the latter stages of their careers, a move for Paz would align with City’s long-term vision. Guardiola is expected to urge the club’s board to make a significant financial offer to secure the Argentine’s signature.

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Despite Como’s satisfaction with Paz’s performances, the Serie A club could find it difficult to resist a lucrative bid from a top European powerhouse. While Como would prefer to keep hold of their rising star, a substantial offer from Man City, Arsenal, or Inter Milan might force them to reconsider their stance. The financial might of Premier League clubs, in particular, could play a decisive role in Paz’s next career move.

Arsenal, under Mikel Arteta, are also keen to bolster their midfield options with young talent. The Gunners have been actively scouting emerging prospects and could see Paz as a player capable of strengthening their squad for the future. Meanwhile, Inter Milan, always on the lookout for top talents within Serie A, could also provide an attractive option for the midfielder to continue his development in Italy.

With the summer transfer window approaching, Nico Paz’s future remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: he is a player in demand. Whether he stays at Como, returns to Real Madrid, or moves to England or another Italian giant, his career trajectory is on an exciting upward path. As the transfer battle intensifies, football fans will be eager to see where the young Argentine prodigy lands next.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.