{"id":45124,"date":"2026-03-29T13:12:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T17:12:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/29\/source-why-soccers-next-superstar-ignored-transfer-interest-from-chelsea-and-arsenal\/"},"modified":"2026-03-29T13:12:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T17:12:25","slug":"source-why-soccers-next-superstar-ignored-transfer-interest-from-chelsea-and-arsenal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/29\/source-why-soccers-next-superstar-ignored-transfer-interest-from-chelsea-and-arsenal\/","title":{"rendered":"Source: Why soccer&#8217;s next superstar ignored transfer interest from Chelsea and Arsenal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/29\/source-why-soccers-next-superstar-ignored-transfer-interest-from-chelsea-and-arsenal\/#Nico_Pazs_snub_regarding_transfer_to_the_Premier_League_revealed_by_those_involved\" >Nico Paz&#8217;s snub regarding transfer to the Premier League revealed by those involved<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/29\/source-why-soccers-next-superstar-ignored-transfer-interest-from-chelsea-and-arsenal\/#Whats_next_for_Nikopas\" >What&#8217;s next for Nikopas?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chelsea and Arsenal were interested in a move for Nico Paz, but as first reported in the Daily Briefing, Nico Paz always intended to return to Real Madrid after his time in Como.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Los Blancos are set to trigger the 21-year-old&#8217;s buyout clause this summer, despite other top clubs also inquiring about his status.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Real Madrid are currently planning to build their squad around a player they believe will be one of the next big names next season, after forgoing competition from the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City all made inquiries about the great talent, but were told in no uncertain terms that his only intention was to return to Real Madrid.<\/p>\n<p><span>A source close to Real Madrid told me:<\/span>Paz wanted nothing more than to return to Real Madrid<span>. He is guaranteed a key role in the first team. They believe he is the next superstar of world soccer. \u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nico_Pazs_snub_regarding_transfer_to_the_Premier_League_revealed_by_those_involved\"><\/span>Nico Paz&#8217;s snub regarding transfer to the Premier League revealed by those involved<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The 21-year-old has been on the radar of Chelsea for some time, with Paz also reportedly receiving interest from other big clubs.<\/p>\n<p><span>I first reported here in September. <\/span>Chelsea were expected to push for passing.<span>Apparently, an investigation was conducted, but it was unsuccessful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Since then, industry sources have said that in addition to Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City are also investigating the pass situation, but the Argentine international has also turned it down.<\/p>\n<p><span>&#8220;Chelsea were keen to sign Pass. He is exactly the kind of person they are looking for,&#8221; said my source. &#8220;Arsenal and Man City have also seen him and are very impressed. <\/span>Real Madrid did really well<span> To protect his future. \u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_next_for_Nikopas\"><\/span>What&#8217;s next for Nikopas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Paz initially appeared to struggle to integrate into the Real Madrid squad during his first period at the Bernab\u00e9u, but the club always felt there was a great chance he could raise his level once he gained more experience.<\/p>\n<p>As time goes on, that is exactly what happened to the talented young playmaker during his time in Serie A, and a \u20ac9 million buy-back clause looks like an absolute bargain for a player that many in the game feel will soon be worth more than \u20ac100 million.<\/p>\n<p>Paz has scored 17 goals in 68 games in all competitions during his two seasons with Como and has been compared to Barcelona&#8217;s midfield genius Pedri.<\/p>\n<p>This hasn&#8217;t been Real Madrid&#8217;s best season, so they will be hoping that Paz can make a big impact when he returns. 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