Real Madrid eyes Bastoni amid Nico Paz transfer negotiation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Real Madrid is navigating the summer transfer window with two interrelated deals potentially benefiting the club. As they approach a decision on Nico Paz's future, reports suggest his transfer could facilitate negotiations with Inter Milan for defender Alessandro Bastoni. Madrid plans to activate a buy-back option for Paz, valued at €9 million, which could position them for smoother discussions with Inter regarding Bastoni's €70 million price tag. The next few days are critical for Paz’s future, with Inter showing interest and negotiations expected to unfold, enhancing Madrid's options for strengthening their defense.
- •Real Madrid to activate buy-back option for Nico Paz at €9 million.
- •Inter Milan interested in signing Nico Paz to bolster their midfield.
- •Alessandro Bastoni remains a primary defensive target for Real Madrid.
- •Inter's valuation of Bastoni is around €70 million, which Madrid is reluctant to match.
- •Ongoing negotiations could enhance cooperation between Real Madrid and Inter Milan.
- 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid could use Nico Paz to land priority defensive target
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid could use Nico Paz deal to unlock €70m defensive target in smart transfer strategy – report
"While getting their needed reinforcements for the next season and completing their desired exit operations, another matter that would be occupying the minds of decision-makers at Real Madrid would be ...
"Real Madrid’s plans for the summer transfer window could see two separate deals work in the club’s favour. While the Spanish giants are preparing to make a final decision on Nico Paz’s future, ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 11:05 AMReal Madrid could use Nico Paz to land priority defensive target
While getting their needed reinforcements for the next season and completing their desired exit operations, another matter that would be occupying the minds of decision-makers at Real Madrid would be ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 6:00 AMReal Madrid could use Nico Paz deal to unlock €70m defensive target in smart transfer strategy – report
Real Madrid’s plans for the summer transfer window could see two separate deals work in the club’s favour. While the Spanish giants are preparing to make a final decision on Nico Paz’s future, ...
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