Nico Paz shines: Real Madrid's €80m buy-back clause revealed after Como thrash Man Utd

Nico Paz contract details revealed: Real Madrid hold all the cards

Nico Paz shone with a brace and an assist to help Como thrash Manchester United 4-1 in the Champions League, proving his immense value after leaving Real Madrid in the summer of 2024 for just €6m. His new contract, signed in June 2026 and valued at €60m until 2028, has just been revealed, featuring an €80m release clause in the summer of 2027 that only Real Madrid hold the exclusive right to trigger.

Italy lose ground in race for fifth Champions League spot in 2027/28

Italy suffered a major blow as they slipped to ninth in the UEFA coefficient rankings despite Champions League wins for Napoli, Roma, Como, and Inter Milan, as their other representatives disappointed in the Europa League and Conference League. Although Italy's average score rose from 5.214 to 6.500, they fell further behind leaders England on 7.944 points, closely followed by Germany (7.285) and Spain (7.250).