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Real Madrid Blocked: Nico Paz Transfer Saga Hits FIFA Rule Wall

Real Madrid Blocked: Nico Paz Transfer Saga Hits FIFA Rule Wall

Arthur Jones
Arthur Jones
Published: Jun 23, 2026

Real Madrid's hope of executing a quick-fire financial masterstroke with Nico Paz has been dashed by transfer regulations. The Spanish giants had planned to trigger a bargain buy-back clause for the Argentine playmaker before flipping him for an immediate €50 million (£43m/$57m) profit, but the move is now legally impossible this summer.

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Reports had set the rumour mill ablaze: Real Madrid poised to trigger a €10 million buy-back clause for Nico Paz, only to instantly list him for €60 million. After a sensational Serie A season, the 21-year-old has become one of Europe's most coveted assets, making the