Report: Real Madrid star apologized to Mallorca player after incident on the pitch

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid's young Nico Paz is expected to leave the club this summer.

The midfielder, who has been with the club for several years, seems ready to leave the Santiago Bernabeu for good.

Among the clubs interested in signing him are Cesc Fabregas' Como, as well as Girona and Alaves, who have already enquired about the terms of the deal.

One of the crucial aspects of this transfer is Real Madrid's insistence on including a buy-back clause.

This is a common strategy used by the club when transferring its young players in order to maintain control over promising talents in the future.

The idea behind this clause: If Nico develops into a player of a caliber that Real Madrid could use in the future, Real Madrid would have the opportunity to bring him back to the club.

However, this specific condition is believed to be one of the reasons why the deal has not yet been finalized, and negotiations are currently ongoing to ensure that all parties are happy with the terms.

No place for Nico at Real Madrid

Given the intense competition for a regular place in the first team, the decision to take Nico away from Real Madrid comes as no surprise.

With established players like Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni occupying important positions in midfield, it is becoming increasingly difficult for younger players like him to break into the starting line-up.

Despite his potential, the 19-year-old midfielder is unlikely to get the playing time he desires at Real Madrid, so a move away from the club would be a logical step in his career.

During Real Madrid's pre-season tour of the United States, Nico got the chance to showcase his skills in the absence of some of the team's key players.

Despite the lower competition, he only played 92 minutes in three games.

This limited action suggests that coach Carlo Ancelotti may not consider Nico as part of his immediate plans, further increasing the likelihood of his departure.