In recent weeks, the name of two Argentine players who were key figures in winning the 2022 World Cup and are currently stars in the Premier League has been linked to Real Madrid. These players are Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) and Enzo Fernández (Chelsea). However, Lionel Scaloni has recommended that Real Madrid carry out this other operation.

"Debuting with Argentina was the best moment of my life"

This refers to Nico Paz, whom Lionel Scaloni gave his debut with Argentina during the FIFA window last November... and he had a memorable debut in front of El Monumental after providing an assist to Leo Messi, who completed his hat-trick: "Debuting with Argentina was the best moment of my life, and on top of that, being able to assist the best player in history in my debut, especially considering Messi's age, I thought I wouldn't get the chance to play with him. I’m very happy and grateful for it," said Nico Paz weeks ago.

Since then, fueled by the fantastic season he’s having at Como, where he helped secure their spot in Serie A after achieving a historic promotion, Nico Paz has become a regular in Lionel Scaloni's call-ups: “We took him from Spain, brought him to us, we were smart there, ehh. Also, the kid was happy to come to the National Team, and he has a huge future ahead,” Lionel Scaloni commented in an interview with journalist Siro López.

Scaloni approves the return of Nico Paz to Real Madrid

Nico Paz's rise over the last year has been completely unexpected… even for the most optimistic after he debuted with Real Madrid last season. In fact, recent reports suggest the possibility that he could make the journey back from Como to Santiago Bernabéu and become an important part of Xabi Alonso's rotation at Real Madrid.

Although he was transferred for six million euros and he has expressed his desire to stay in Como to continue growing, Real Madrid still owns a large portion of his rights and could buy him back this summer. A move that, surprisingly, Lionel Scaloni has blessed: “I’m nobody (to decide this), but for me, if Madrid has the buy-option, I wouldn’t hesitate. Personally, because I know him and believe he has the level not only to play for Real Madrid but to continue growing. He’s a guy that any coach will benefit from.”