Cesc Fabregas makes Nico Paz statement after Tottenham submit £60m bid
After Tottenham Hotspur had an offer turned down by Como for Nico Paz, the Serie A club’s manager, Cesc Fabregas, has now revealed what he thinks about the attacking midfielder’s future.
Over the last few days, there has been a lot of speculation regarding which number ten Tottenham will turn to next after being snubbed by Eberechi Eze.
It has been claimed by some sources that Nico Paz has now shot to the top of Tottenham’s wishlist on the back of his outstanding debut season in Serie A last term, following his switch from Real Madrid in 2024.
It was revealed by Fabrizio Romano on Sunday night that Spurs had a €70m (£60.7m) offer rejected by Como for Paz.
The journalist revealed that the midfielder wants to stay at Como with a view to returning to Real Madrid in the future, as Los Blancos have a buy-back clause on the youngster.
Cesc Fabrigas asked about Tottenham’s move for Nico Paz
It was revealed by Fabrizio Romano on Sunday night that Spurs had a €70m (£60.7m) offer rejected by Como for Paz.
The journalist revealed that the midfielder wants to stay at Como with a view to returning to Real Madrid in the future, as Los Blancos have a buy-back clause on the youngster.
Cesc Fabrigas asked about Tottenham’s move for Nico Paz
The Argentina international showed against Lazio on Sunday just why Tottenham Hotspur are willing to break the bank for him, registering a sublime goal and an assist as Como emerged 2-0 winners.
After the game, Fabregas insisted that he is not worried about losing his talisman, revealing that Paz wants to remain at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.
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When asked if he is worried about losing the young attacking midfielder to Tottenham, Fabrigas said (via Fabrizio Romano): “I’m very calm and relaxed, Nico is very happy here at Como. He’s a top, top player.”
Why Spurs fans should not be ruling out Paz’s arrival
A number of sources have suggested that Paz is not too keen on a move to Tottenham this summer due to his desire to return to Real Madrid in the future.
However, clubs do not usually make offers for players without first talking to them and finding out if they are open to the move.
The latest £60.7m offer is not Tottenham’s first of the summer either, with Spurs previously having a €40m (£34.6m) offer rejected for Paz. That suggests that the Lilywhites are confident the player will greenlight the move if a deal can be struck with Como.
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Real Madrid played a big role in stopping Nico Paz’s move to Tottenham
It was claimed by Gianluca Di Marzio on Saturday that Spurs will return with an improved offer for Paz after their €40m (£34.6m) offer was rejected at the start of August.
That bid came on Sunday evening, with Tottenham reportedly sending a €70m (£60.7m) bid to Como for Paz, but that too was turned down by the Serie A club.
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Fabrizio Romano has explained on his YouTube channel that Real Madrid have control over Paz even though he is officially a Como player.
This is because the La Liga giants have the right to match any offer for the 20-year-old, a 50 per cent sell-on clause, and a buy-back clause for next summer worth just £10m.
Romano has pointed out that Como would have only received £30m even if Tottenham Hotspur’s £60m had been accepted due to Madrid’s sell-on clause.
Further, the journalist adds that Los Blancos contacted the Serie A club to make it clear that they are willing to match any bid that Spurs make and are willing to compensate them in the future for rejecting the North London club’s offers.
Paz wants to stay at Como despite Spurs bid
Additionally, Romano reveals in his YouTube video that despite Tottenham’s interest, Nico Paz is keen to continue working with Cesc Fabregas, having developed a good relationship with the Spanish coach.
He explains that the youngster’s priority is to play regularly this season to give himself the best chance of being in Argentina’s team for next year’s World Cup.
As a result, the attacking midfielder has decided to stay at Stadio Comunale, and Romano adds that his move to N17 is not progressing at the moment.
