The summer of Real Madrid is so far focused on arrivals, nothing larger than that of the new coach Xabi Alonso. Although the departure of Luka Modric and Lucas Vazquez have been confirmed, it is still to be seen what goes further this summer.
There is a lot of talk about the future of Rodrygo Goes, while he continues to heat the bank, despite the guarantees of Alonso that he will play an important role. Dani Ceballos is sitting next to him. Despite the claims that Real Madrid has the feeling that they need a midfielder, Ceballos played only 37 minutes during the four games of Los Blancos at the World Cup club, and it is not clear whether he is part of Alonso's plans.
Before the tournament, Ceballos was admitted to a group of players fighting for their place in the team under Alonso. More recently, it was suggested that Ceballos would either want to stay in Real Madrid or want to return home to Real Betis. Nevertheless, Betis President Angel Haro has now excluded a relocation for Ceballos.
“Dani had a moment when the right one was to come. Now we are unable to make a transfer of any size. It is very hypothetical. It is complex. He is complex. He renewed his contract with Madrid, and I think he wants to feel a real Madrid player,” he told Cope Sevilla, as cited.
As it is, Ceballos receives a few minutes here and there. However, if Los Blancos brought in another player in his position, it could push him closer to the output door. Ceballos has left for two years on his deal, but it has been suggested that if Rodrygo leaves, Real Madrid will use the money to go after a controlling midfielder. That said, there is no clarity about who they would pursue at the moment.