Mourinho's Return and the Future of Nico Paz
José Mourinho is on the brink of being officially named Real Madrid's head coach, a development that has already shaped the club’s transfer thinking for the 2026‑27 season.
At the heart of that strategy is Argentine midfielder Nico Paz, who has spent the last two campaigns at Como and recently earned the league’s best midfielder award for 2025‑26.
Paz’s performances have not gone unnoticed; Real Madrid holds an option to extend his stay until 2027, a clause the Portuguese tactician hopes to activate.
While Inter has been linked with a move for the 22‑year‑old, sources close to the club suggest the Nerazzurri are unlikely to pursue a deal, given the player’s clear preference to either return to the Spanish capital or remain in Lombardy.
Como’s head coach, former Barcelona star Fabregas, confirmed that Paz’s next step will be decided between a Madrid comeback and a continuation in Italy, a stance that has drawn a sharp reaction from veteran Javier Zanetti, whose recent comments about a possible return have irritated the Italian coach.