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Arsenal learn transfer target could ‘succeed’ Messi – and it is not Alvarez

Arsenal have been told summer target Nico Paz can succeed Lionel Messi by becoming the leader of the Argentina national team.

By Matthew Judge · Football Transfers

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 4:54 PM

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Spanish outlet Diario AS identified Arsenal target Nico Paz as a leading contender to succeed Lionel Messi for Argentina.
Arsenal reportedly held an interest in signing Paz permanently during the summer transfer window.
Paz stayed at Como after the Serie A club secured an agreement with Real Madrid for €66 million.

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Arsenal transfer target Nico Paz has been tipped by Spanish outlet Diario AS to succeed Lionel Messi as the leader of the Argentina national team. The 22-year-old attacking midfielder scored once and provided an assist in Argentina's 4-0 victory over Bolivia following Messi's announced international retirement.

BBC Sport reports that Arsenal held an interest in Paz during the summer transfer window amid uncertainty over his future. Real Madrid considered triggering a €9 million (£7.7m) buy-back option before selling him, but Como ultimately retained the player for €66 million (£56.3m).

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Arsenal learn transfer target could ‘succeed’ Messi – and it is not Alvarez

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