The Buyback Blueprint

Real Madrid is not just watching from the sidelines; they are preparing to strike. The Spanish giants are set to activate recall clauses for multiple talents currently shining on loan, with Nico Paez at the center of the storm. The 21-year-old midfielder joined Como 1907 in the summer of 2024, but the deal was always a temporary arrangement. Real Madrid holds the keys, with buyback options set at €8 million for summer 2025, €9 million for 2026, and €10 million for 2027. They also retain 50% of any future sale fee.

Comos Desperate Stand

But wait! Como is not ready to surrender their star. Reports from Italy suggest the club is fighting tooth and nail to keep Paez for at least another year. Why? Because Como is about to make history. For the first time ever, they will compete in the UEFA Champions League next season. Paez himself reportedly wants to stay under Cesc Fabregas for one more campaign, but the final say belongs to Madrid. The white shirts are reportedly already making up their minds, regardless of the Italian club's pleas.

More Names on the List

Is Paez the only target? Absolutely not. According to Marca, Real Madrid is also eyeing a recall for defender Jacopo Ramon. He joined Como last summer for a symbolic €2.5 million, with a similar structure: 50% sell-on clause and cheap buyback options for the coming years. Furthermore, the club might trigger the return of 22-year-old Victor Munoz from Osasuna. The total cost to recall Paez, Ramon, and Munoz could hit approximately €23 million. It is a strategic move to rebuild the squad with proven assets, ready to step back into the Bernabeu spotlight.