Italian Serie A club Como have been unsuccessful in their pursuit of Nico Paz, who is set to return to Real Madrid with a potential subsequent transfer. As Como navigates this setback, they have identified Napoli’s Antonio Vergara as a suitable replacement.
Reports indicate that Como has until Monday to meet Real Madrid’s valuation for Paz. However, they may already have an alternative in mind. Initial inquiries have been made regarding Vergara, who recently missed several weeks due to an injury.
Napoli has firmly rejected Como’s initial approach, setting a valuation of €30 million for Vergara. This price tag underscores the winger’s importance to the Neapolitan club, despite his impactful performances only occurring sporadically at the start of the year.
An Undervalued Opportunity
In some respects, Vergara shares similarities with Nico Paz. Both players require consistent playing time next season to foster their development, and Como presents itself as a club with a clear plan that can offer him this opportunity.
While Napoli is expected to make negotiations challenging, the prospect of a significant capital gain is likely to compel them towards a sale.
