Nico Paz has emerged as one of the standout surprises of the Serie A season. The 19-year-old left Real Madrid last summer to seek new opportunities with Cesc Fàbregas' Como, and his early performances in Italian football have been turning heads in Italy and back at Valdebebas, where Real Madrid is keeping a close eye on him. The club holds a buy-back option on Paz, which can be exercised until 2027, and Madrid's leadership is carefully monitoring his development in case he is needed to strengthen the first team in the future.

Carlo Ancelotti is paying special attention to his progress, as the Real Madrid coach confirmed after receiving the Maestrelli Trophy. "He’s one of us. We’re following him closely, and he’s doing very well. I have no doubts that at the end of the season, we’ll make a decision. If I had to give him advice... patience is a great quality," said Ancelotti. The coach also expressed concern over the number of matches left in the season, which he believes places players at risk of injury.

"We have a long, tough end to the season ahead, with a packed schedule that could risk several players getting injured," Ancelotti added. When asked about the possibility of a return to Italy for himself, he responded humorously, "Back to Italy? Well, I’ll be back on Monday to pick up another award. Besides, my passport is Italian."

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