Como have made their position clear on Nico Paz, with TeamTalk reporting that the Serie A club have no intention of sanctioning a January sale despite mounting interest from Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United. For now, the message from Italy is firm, and it centres on one of Europe’s fastest-rising attacking midfielders.
The 22-year-old has become a key figure in Cesc Fàbregas’s plans since arriving from Real Madrid in 2024. After a 2025/26 campaign that delivered 13 goals and eight assists in all competitions, Como moved to make the deal permanent for €60million, which is £50.3m. That outlay already looks justified.
Paz’s recent Champions League performance against Manchester United, when he registered two goals and an assist, has only intensified the spotlight. Chelsea have tracked him closely, while Arsenal and United are also credited with strong interest. TeamTalk states that “Como have no intention of selling Nico Paz in January” and that view appears to be shared throughout the club.
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Como stance on Nico Paz
Internally, Paz is regarded as central to the project. As TeamTalk explains, “Como view Paz as indispensable to their ambitions, particularly as they compete in the Champions League for the first time in their history.” That line gives useful context to their refusal to entertain winter approaches.
The report adds that “Club sources have repeatedly emphasised that the player is not for sale in the short term,” with Fàbregas also valuing stability in his attacking structure. Paz has settled well, developed quickly and, crucially, appears happy with the responsibility being placed on him in Italy.
Chelsea Arsenal and Real Madrid factors
There are further layers to this situation. Chelsea’s admiration is long-standing and Arsenal’s interest is noted, but Real Madrid still hold significant leverage through a buy-back clause worth €80million, which is £67.1m, active in the summer of 2027. TeamTalk also notes…
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