Overview
- Paz made his first World Cup start for Argentina on June 27 as Lionel Messi was rested, but he was substituted around the 60th minute after a mixed showing.
- Match reports say Paz looked lost at times, missed a clear chance from the edge of the box, and failed to assert himself in the No.10 role behind Lautaro Martínez.
- Coverage highlights a disputed transfer between Real Madrid and Como that was reportedly restructured: outlets give wildly different figures for fees and buy-back rights, including reports of about €80m, £75m, £55m, and much smaller earlier buy-back numbers.
- Paz earned his spotlight after a breakout season at Como, where he registered roughly a dozen goals and six assists and helped the club finish fourth and reach the Champions League for the first time.
- The performance and the unclear contract terms leave Paz’s near-term future unsettled, with Como expected to keep him next season while Real Madrid is reported to retain some future buy-back option.