Como’s 21-year-old Nico Paz has five goals and five assists in 14 Serie A games and is widely tipped to return to Real Madrid in 2026-27. Betting angle: Como’s unbeaten home form makes them an attractive home-win pick, while Paz is a strong anytime-scorer market option — transfer speculation could shorten player futures odds next season.
Nico Paz: Real Madrid prodigy shining at Como
Nico Paz has emerged as Como’s standout performer this season, delivering five goals and five assists in his first 14 Serie A appearances. A product of Real Madrid’s academy, the 21-year-old joined Como permanently in 2024 while Real Madrid retain an option to re-sign him through 2027. Reports now link Paz with a likely return to Madrid in the 2026-27 window.
Como’s Serie A surge under Cesc Fàbregas
Cesc Fàbregas’ side have exceeded expectations, sitting among contenders for a European spot and registering notable results — including a win over Juventus and a 0-0 draw at home to Napoli. Despite a heavy 4-0 defeat at Inter, Como remain particularly dangerous at Giuseppe Sinigaglia, collecting 15 points from seven home games (four wins, three draws) this campaign.
Coach perspective and squad mood
Fàbregas has publicly stressed that Paz is a Como player for now and praised the mutual growth between player and club, noting the Argentine looks happy at the club. The coach has not ruled out Paz staying at Como next season, underlining the possibility the youngster could continue his development at the lake even amid transfer interest.
Stats, recognition and form
Paz has contributed directly to a goal in seven matches and has been consistently among Serie A’s top-rated performers according to Italian sports outlets. He earned the Serie A Rising Star of the Month for both August and September 2025, highlighting his status as one of the league’s best U23 talents.
Transfer outlook and timing
Although linked with a Madrid return, Paz is expected to remain at Como through the end of the 2025-26 season, with a move back to Real Madrid not planned for the January window. The combination of a contractual buy-back option and standout form makes a summer 2026 or 2026-27 return the most likely scenario.
Betting implications
Como’s strong home form makes them a safer home-win bet, especially in matches where Paz is likely to start. Paz’s scoring and assisting frequency makes him a solid anytime-scorer or anytime-assist market pick. Note that ongoing transfer speculation can affect futures markets: expect player transfer odds (e.g., Paz to Real Madrid next season) to shorten as interest intensifies.
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