Como's Nico Paz tipped to fill Messi's shoes for Argentina
With Lionel Messi having retired from international duty, Argentina are searching for a new creative fulcrum. Como's Nico Paz, currently on loan from Real Madrid, has emerged as one of the most talked-about candidates thanks to his left foot, vision, and comfort in the No. 10 role. The 20-year-old has impressed in Serie A and is already capped at senior level, giving him a head start over other options. His development at Como under Cesc Fàbregas is seen as a key stage in determining whether he can shoulder the weight of replacing the greatest player in Argentine history.
Read the full story at football-italia.netArgentina's post-Messi era is no longer hypothetical, and the conversation is already shifting toward who carries the playmaking burden next. Nico Paz's blend of technical elegance and production in Serie A makes him a natural candidate, even if the comparison to Messi is more thematic than literal. His loan at Como, under a coach who understands creative midfielders, is a meaningful test of readiness for both club and country.
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