Former Madrid talent Nico Paz names Yamal as dream teammate

Nico Paz, the former Real Madrid midfielder who now plays for Como, has made a surprising confession about his admiration for Barcelona's Lamine Yamal.

"If I had to name another [player I would like to play with] now, I'd say Lamine Yamal; he is among the best in the world," said Paz in an interview.

Paz, who developed in Real Madrid's youth ranks before joining Como last summer, described his departure from the Spanish giants as difficult but also rewarding:

"Leaving Real Madrid was a big change for me. I had played in the youth teams there. It was a very difficult change, but also a wonderful one".

Reflecting on his career so far, Paz highlighted the privilege of playing alongside great talents at Madrid, including Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham, describing Real Madrid as "the best club in the world".

Paz has enjoyed a fine season in Serie A, registering six goals and six assists in 30 appearances for Como under coach Cesc Fabregas.

Despite his success in Italy and his stated desire to continue playing in Serie A, Real Madrid retain 50 per cent of his transfer rights and have an option to buy him back, leaving his long-term future open.