Offer of 80 million for Nico Paz

The international attacking midfielder with Argentina is on the radar of a club that will compete in the current edition of the Champions League.

 
Javier Parra Peña | 22 Aug 2025 | 02.00
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Offer of 80 million for Nico Paz
Offer of 80 million for Nico Paz

Tottenham is preparing an offer of 80 million euros to sign Nico Paz, a attacking midfielder from Como, in an attempt to strengthen its offensive line for the current season of the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League.

Following the failed signings of Eberechi Eze and Morgan Gibbs-White, the team led by Thomas Frank wants to hire an attacking midfielder who can fill the void left by James Maddison, who suffered a serious injury during pre-season. However, Real Madrid poses a significant obstacle in this operation, as they hold control clauses over the Argentine's future.

Tottenham seeks replacement for Maddison

James Maddison's serious injury left the London team without their main playmaker. Since then, the board has explored multiple options without success: first Morgan Gibbs-White, then Eberechi Eze, who eventually chose Arsenal in a deal worth almost 80 million.

The latest alternative emerging is Nico Paz, who played a key role in Como's promotion under the guidance of Cesc Fàbregas and subsequent consolidation in Serie A. At just 19 years old, he has already attracted the interest of several European clubs, complicating Spurs' mission further.

Thomas Frank wants an attacking midfielder

Real Madrid's obstacle

The main drawback for Tottenham is Real Madrid, which included different buy-back and preferential rights clauses in Paz's contract with Como. Florentino Pérez still considers the Argentine attacking midfielder a promising talent to return to Bernabéu in the future, giving the Spanish club an advantageous position if Spurs make a formal offer.

According to close sources, although Como has the freedom to negotiate, any attempt by the English club could be blocked by Madrid, which does not want to definitively lose a player they see as a strategic piece in the medium term.

Nico Paz, a rising talent in Europe

Nico Paz played 35 games in his first season in Italy, contributing 9 goals and 6 assists. His ability to adapt as both a classic attacking midfielder and offensive interior make him a versatile profile.

Beyond Tottenham, clubs like Juventus and Atlético de Madrid have shown interest in his situation, although none have made as decisive a move as the English team.

Tottenham wants to sign Nico Paz

Tottenham knows it needs offensive reinforcement before the market closes. The options with Morgan Rogers seem distant, as Aston Villa has no intention of selling him, and alternatives in the Premier League have become too expensive.

With the 80 million offer, the London club hopes to convince Como and compel Real Madrid to make a definitive decision about the player's future. The operation will not be simple, but the urgency to regain creative weight in midfield could lead Tottenham to take risks in the coming hours.

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