Cesc Fabregas has already made an exciting prediction for Chelsea transfer target Nico Paz

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Chelsea want to sign ex-Real Madrid youngster Nico Paz, and Cesc Fabregas thinks he’s a top player.

TBR Football have revealed that the Blues want to sign a new attacking midfielder in 2026, and they have asked about Paz.

The 21-year-old joined Real Madrid’s youth ranks in 2016 before departing for Como in 2024.

However, we understand Los Blancos have several clauses tied into the deal for the rising star and are expecting him to return to Madrid.

Previously, Tottenham wanted to sign Paz, but he’s instead excelling in Italy, playing under former Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas.

Cesc Fabregas predicts bright future for Chelsea target Nico Paz

Paz has shone under Fabregas and is a key reason why Como are just one point outside the European places in the Serie A after 10 matches.

He has four goals and four assists so far this term and has earned high praise from his current manager.

After beating Juventus on October 19, Fabregas commented on the Blues’ target and suggested the sky is the limit for him.

As per Football Italia, he said: “Nico is a champion. I’m very calm about him and his future.

“He can get to wherever he wants if he carries on with this hunger and humility. The talent and physicality are there.” 

Lionel Messi’s verdict on Nico Paz

Born in Spain, Paz opted to compete for the Argentina national team and made his debut on October 16, 2024.

He featured in a 6-0 thrashing of Bolivia and earned high praise from teammate Lionel Messi after the game.

Messi said: “Now Nico Paz has made his debut, and he has a lot of quality and I hope he continues to grow. He wasn’t born when I made my debut in Primera, yes, I knew.

“He has a great head, he understands the game perfectly and I hope he continues like this. He played, he enjoyed it and I think he’ll feel comfortable in this team because he likes having the ball.”