The Spanish giants have put midfielder Dani Caballos up for sale and lowered the price.
Real Madrid have opened the door to a farewell to Dani Ceballos in this summer transfer window. A surprising news that reactivates the market activity for the white team.
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As reported by the newspaper AS, the club is willing to accept an offer between 15 and 20 million euros for the midfielder from Utrera, whose role in Xabi Alonso’s squad has been reduced at the start of the season.
Dani Ceballos and his role at Real Madrid
The 28-year-old player from Sevilla has started the season as one of the last picks in the rotation. Ahead of him on the hierarchy are players like Valverde, Tchouaméni, Camavinga and of course Jude Bellingham, a key player in the tactics. Even Arda Güler, who now plays in midfield, has had more playing time than the player from Utrera in these first weeks.
The player himself is aware that his role is secondary, but he insists that he can turn the situation around, as he did under Ancelotti. However, the potential arrival of a new midfielder, such as Wharton, would further complicate his chances of regular game time.
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Offers and Stakeholders for Dani Ceballos
Sources close to the player confirm interest from several Champions League clubs, although his priority remains to convince Alonso and stay at Madrid. Nevertheless, Real Madrid do not deny a farewell if a suitable offer comes, always in the range of 15-20 million euros.
One of the dream destinations for the midfielder is Betis, where he was developed and has never hidden his connection. However, the green-and-white team currently lacks the necessary financial means to finance either the transfer fee or the player salary.
A crucial year for Dani Ceballos
The situation is not easy for the Andalusian. With the World Cup on the horizon in 2026, Dani Ceballos knows he needs quality minutes to attract Luis de la Fuentes’ attention and make the Spain squad. The competition in midfield is intense, and without playing time, his chances of representing his country in the championship will be significantly reduced.
“If he convinces Alonso, he will also convince the national team coach,” sources close to the club’s dressing room say. The player from Utrera is holding on to hope, but is aware that time is running out.
The board sees a sale as a sensible operation: they free up space in the squad and generate liquidity for future signings. For the player, a change of scene can ignite his career and bring him back into the spotlight.
The outcome will depend on the movements in these final weeks of the transfer window. Currently, Real Madrid are considering offers, and Dani Ceballos is considering whether to continue his quest for success at the Bernabéu or accept a switch that guarantees him the necessary playing time.
