Como & Argentina Starlet Admits: ‘Never Been Any Contact With Inter Milan’ As Real Madrid Return Beckons

His gratitude toward head coach Fabregas was genuine and heartfelt.

“Fabregas has been the most important factor. He has great faith in us, he is a young coach, a person who lives for football, works hard and studies hard. And he allows me to play the way I want to play. That is fundamental.”

On his own growth, Paz reflected with the perspective of someone who has matured rapidly.

“I arrived here from Real Madrid Castilla without having ever played for a first team. Last season was my first in Serie A and now I feel much more mature and ready to play at these levels.”

On Como’s season overall, he was equally proud.

“We are having a good season, honestly we did not expect it to be this beautiful. But the incredible work we have done is rewarding us and I think we deserve it.”

And on the prospect of a Coppa Italia final, needing to overturn a first leg defeat to Inter?

“It would be wonderful. We must do everything we can, we will give everything. We are ready and want to play in the best way possible.”