A lot of the talk about Real Madrid in the last two months, at least in terms of their transfer activities. With injuries severely hampering their defense at centre-back and right-back, many in the Spanish capital have suggested reinforcements would benefit Carlo Ancelotti's squad. However, there will also be no exits from his squad, which could be just as important.
This also applies to Dani Ceballos. The Andalusian midfielder has been linked with a move for months after signing a four-year contract with the club until 2027. Ceballos has mainly flirted with a return to his first club Real Betis, although finances never worked out. This summer, Los Verdiblancos made an offer that was deemed insufficient by Real Madrid, who demanded at least fifteen million euros for him.
Now that he has been given more opportunities and more minutes in recent months, his situation has turned around again. Injuries to Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga have given him a chance, and apart from Fede Valverde he is currently playing perhaps the best football of all Ancelotti's midfielders.
After Real Madrid's victory over Las Palmas on Sunday, Ceballos confirmed he would remain at the club for the rest of the season.
“The decision is final. I spoke to the club, to the coach. I will definitely stay until the end of the season. I wish the best for Betis, who are not in a good dynamic. I am sure they will turn it around and players like Isco, Lo Celso and others will take a step forward and take Betis where they deserve to be,” he told Relevo.
The biggest headline from his comments was a backlash against Diego Simeone, but his response does leave the door open for an exit in the summer. Real Madrid have been linked with midfield reinforcements this summer, and Ceballos will no doubt be wary that his role could change again.
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