Real Madrid have struggled to build attacks since Toni Kroos\u2019 departure, with coach Carlo Ancelotti trying various midfield setups, but without success. The lack of a midfielder with exceptional vision and technique has exposed a significant weakness that needs to be addressed before the 2025 season.<\/p>\n
Kroos\u2019 exit dealt a major blow to the team\u2019s tactical setup, and efforts to find an adequate replacement have been unsuccessful. In response, Florentino P\u00e9rez has begun reconsidering past decisions that may have contributed to the team\u2019s current predicament.
\nOne such decision, as reported by the Spanish newspaper Marca, was the departure of Nico Paz, the young midfielder who moved to Italian club Como seeking more playing time.<\/p>\n
Paz has impressed in Serie A since his move last summer, earning a call-up to the Argentine national team under coach Lionel Scaloni. His standout performances have earned him widespread acclaim, including from Lionel Messi, who described him as \u201cfantastic\u201d and praised his maturity and technical skills, calling him \u201ca young man who is growing quickly, with a great mind and a bright future.\u201d
\nPaz\u2019s rise has not gone unnoticed, and Real Madrid are now reconsidering their decision to sell him. Last summer, P\u00e9rez sold 50% of Paz\u2019s rights to Como for just over \u20ac6 million, a relatively low fee considering his recent performances. With Kroos gone, Paz could have been a key player in the midfield, but Real Madrid will have to wait until 2025 to try to bring him back.<\/p>\n
P\u00e9rez is beginning to regret letting Paz go, as he could have filled the gap left by Kroos. While Paz continues to excel in Italy, Real Madrid urgently need a midfielder to step up. Over time, P\u00e9rez will likely reassess his transfer choices to strengthen the midfield. Given Messi\u2019s endorsement and Paz\u2019s potential, it\u2019s clear the 20-year-old is a promising talent that shouldn\u2019t have been let go so easily.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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