Real Madrid Confidencial Guti, hurt by a signing that neither Xabi Alonso nor Real Madrid have finalized yet
The former footballer believes Real Madrid should have given Nico Paz more opportunities and should have shown more patience
In a recent interview with Marca, Guti didn't hide his disappointment with the way Real Madrid has handled one of its young talents: Nico Paz.
The former footballer was clear and direct, as is usually the case with him. "I would've liked to see Nico Paz. I think he left the club too soon".
Guti believes Nico had a lot of potential. He thinks Nico deserved a longer opportunity with the first team. Although he acknowledges that the players who were there at the time were performing well and Madrid was winning titles, he thinks they could've waited a bit longer with Nico.
An opinion shared by the fans
Guti's words have resonated among Madridist fans. Many feel the club may have made a mistake by letting go of a talent with so much to offer.
Nico Paz left for Como, a team where he has continued to grow. However, his return to Madrid now seems much more complicated. The signing of Franco Mastantuono has made his possible return even more difficult.
While Mastantuono is confirmed as a reinforcement for Real Madrid's midfield, Nico Paz seems destined to spend at least one more season away from Bernabéu.
The club hasn't finalized any definitive move with him yet and they want to wait until after the Club World Cup so that Xabi Alonso can decide which reinforcements the squad needs.
Guti calls for patience with youngsters
Guti's message is also a wake-up call for the club and the coaching staff.
He asks for more patience with young talents, for them to be given time to mature and show their worth.
For Guti, betting on the youth academy is essential. Losing players like Nico Paz so soon could be a mistake that Real Madrid can't afford if it wants to keep producing great stars.
Ultimately, Nico Paz's case remains open. Time will tell if he'll be able to return and succeed at Real Madrid or if his path will be far from the club where he was born as a footballer. Guti's words have put the spotlight on a situation that many see as a missed opportunity.
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