Inter is ready to ignite the summer transfer market with an operation that could not only qualitatively strengthen the squad, but also revolutionize the tactical system of the team led by Simone Inzaghi. The name in question is that of Nico Paz, a young Argentine midfielder currently playing for Como, considered by many observers as one of the most promising profiles on the international football scene. According to what was reported today by Tuttosport, Inter’s interest in Paz is concrete and very serious: there is even talk of a declared dream on the part of the Nerazzurri management.
Nico Paz, born in 2004, has attracted the attention of numerous European clubs thanks to his brilliant performances in Serie B under Cesc Fabregas. Equipped with refined technique, great tactical intelligence and above-average vision of the game, the Argentine has effectively covered the role of attacking midfielder, acting behind the strikers and orchestrating the offensive play of the Como team. It is precisely this ability to move between the lines, combined with an innate predisposition for dribbling and insertion, that makes him an extremely interesting element for a coach like Inzaghi, who has always been attentive to the nuances of midfield.
However, the inclusion of Paz in Inter’s current 3-5-2 would not be immediate or obvious. The playing system adopted by Inzaghi includes two pure strikers and a three-man midfield in which each element has very specific tasks in both the offensive and defensive phases. A profile like Paz’s, more suited to finishing and advanced construction, would risk being left without a natural space within this scheme. For this reason, it is hypothesized that the eventual arrival of the Argentine could induce the Nerazzurri coach to review his tactical certainties, introducing structural variations to the basic module.
It wouldn’t be the first time that Simone Inzaghi has modified his tactical system to enhance the characteristics of his best players. At Lazio, for example, he managed to transform Luis Alberto from a second striker to an offensive playmaker, reinventing him as a quality mezzala with a license to attack. A long but successful process, which has contributed decisively to the evolution of the Biancoceleste game. Similarly, the Piacenza coach would see in Paz a potential central midfielder, capable of starting from a more withdrawn position and then moving forward and creating superiority in the opponent’s half.
A concrete sign of the desire to experiment with new solutions already arrived in the recent match against Torino, when Inzaghi adopted an unprecedented 3-4-2-1, thanks to the absence of some key elements in midfield. On that occasion, Nicola Zalewski and Joaquin Correa operated behind Mehdi Taremi, providing dynamism and unpredictability to the offensive maneuver. The result was positive, and it is not excluded that the coach wants to propose this formation again next season, especially if a player with the characteristics of Paz were to arrive.
Other possible tactical options include a 3-4-1-2, a formation that would allow Paz to act as a classic attacking midfielder behind two strikers, or even a 4-3-1-2 in the event of a switch to a four-man back line. In all these scenarios, the Argentine would have the opportunity to best express his skills as a finisher and attacker, offering Inzaghi an extra weapon to break down opposing defenses.
Inter’s interest in Nico Paz, therefore, is not only a sign of ambition on the market, but also a clear indication of the desire to evolve from a tactical point of view. The possible arrival of the Argentine talent could inaugurate a new phase in the Nerazzurri project, characterized by greater flexibility and creativity in the construction of the game. With Barella already the absolute protagonist of the midfield and Frattesi on the launch pad, the addition of a technical profile like Paz’s could complete a department of absolute excellence.
Finally, it is interesting to note how Lautaro Martinez, Paz’s compatriot and the undisputed leader of Inter, has also expressed enthusiasm for the possible arrival of the young midfielder, contributing to inflame the expectation among the fans. The captain’s words have reinforced the idea that the operation is more than a simple suggestion: Inter wants Nico Paz, and could be ready to change its face in order to welcome him in the best possible way.
