Inter moves on market ahead: Marotta pounces on player but there is a double problem
Inter, Inzaghi chiede e Marotta risponde: assalto ad una stella ma c’è un doppio problema – Serieanews
With the current season seeing Inter firmly in second place with 50 points, just three behind leading Napoli but with one game less, despite the open January market, the Nerazzurri management already has moves in mind for the future.
Inter is one of the most active teams on the market front, and although the focus is on the Scudetto race, the club is preparing the ground to reinforce the team ahead of next season. One target on which the Nerazzurri management, with the support of Simone Inzaghi, has been betting for a while now is the talented Argentinean Nico Paz, a youngster who is making half a continent go crazy.
Indeed, Como’s 2004 class has attracted the attention of many European clubs, and Inter, thanks in part to Vice President Javier Zanetti’s solid connection with the Paz family, is in the front row to try to bring him to Milan. The news that is becoming more and more concrete is that Inter has intensified its pressing to buy the boy, who could become a key pawn for the future.
L’assalto a Nico Paz: tra sogni interisti ed ostacoli concreti
Nico Paz’s qualities are there for all to see: his over-the-top technique, elegant pace and plays that already look like those of a top player have won over everyone from fans to observers. It is therefore no coincidence that there are already many who want him: Arsenal recently sent an emissary to view him live during the match against Atalanta, in which Paz scored his fifth league goal, once again demonstrating his crystalline talent. However, despite the Gunners’ interest, Inter Milan seems the team most determined to close the deal.
L’assalto a Nico Paz: tra sogni interisti ed ostacoli concreti (Ansa Foto) – Serieanews
One factor that plays in the Nerazzurri’s favor is the personal connection between Zanetti and Paz’s family. In fact, the Nerazzurri vice president and the player’s father played together on the Argentine national team and are longtime friends.
Recently, Zanetti was spotted having dinner with Nico’s father, Pablo Paz, along with other former Argentine champions such as Walter Samuel and Nicolas Burdisso. The bond between the two parties could prove crucial to the successful outcome of the negotiations, although not everything is so simple.
In fact, there are two concrete problems that Inter will have to face if it wants to bring the young fantasist to Milan. The first is that Real Madrid holds 50 percent of Paz’s player card, plus a buy-back option set at 12 million. Despite the current situation of the Spanish team, which is rich in offensive talent, it is not certain that the Blancos are willing to let the youngster leave, especially given his potential. Should Real exercise the right of recompense, Inter could see the door shut in its face.
Inter-Paz, un futuro incerto: la posizione del Como
The second obstacle, which is no less significant, is Como, which seems intent on becoming the sole owner of Paz’s card. After buying him for 6 million last August, the Lombard club could decide to pay another 15 million to redeem the half of the card owned by Real Madrid, thus becoming the sole owners of the player.
Inter-Paz, un futuro incerto: la posizione del Como (Ansa Foto) – Serieanews
In that case, the negotiation to bring Paz to Inter could become more complicated, especially if Como decides to keep him on the roster to aim for promotion to Serie A and perhaps a European goal.
In summary, Inter’s dream of getting their hands on Nico Paz is still far from being a reality, but the strategy to beat the competition is already in place. Inzaghi and Marotta are hard at work, aware that if they can overcome these obstacles, the youngster could really be a great addition to the team’s future. The link with Zanetti and the club’s strong will seem likely to make the difference, but everything will depend on Como’s decision and Real Madrid’s move.
Will Inter be able to overcome the difficulties and secure the Argentine talent? There is still a long way to go, but certainly the upcoming soccer market will still hold many surprises
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