Real Madrid will not entertain offers to part ways with 28-year-old Spanish midfielder Dani Ceballos amid his links with fellow La Liga club Real Betis.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Dani Ceballos is the subject of interest from Real Betis. The Verdiblancos are keen on signing the Real Madrid in the January transfer window. However, Los Blancos will not part ways with the 13-cap Spanish international next month, as he has become an “essential resource” in the middle of the park for them.
Dani Ceballos and his Real Madrid woes
Dani Ceballos has struggled to become the undisputed first-choice midfielder since joining Real Madrid from Real Betis in July 2017. The Spaniard arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu amid hype and fanfare surrounding him as he was one of the most highly-rated young prospects in the world.
However, the 28-year-old has constantly struggled for game time during his spell with Real Madrid. That has been hardly surprising as the Real Madrid midfield unit has housed top-class performers like Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Casemiro, Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Eduardo Camavinga in the last seven years.
The Spanish international has turned out over 150 times thus far for Real Madrid while chipping in with seven goals and 14 assists. Ceballos’s struggles at Real Madrid have meant he has managed only 13 outings for Spain. However, the player’s stock in the market is high, with Real Betis among his prospective suitors ahead of the January transfer window.
What next?
Real Betis mulled over re-signing Dani Ceballos in the summer transfer window before the move failed to see the light of day. However, the continued interest is understandable, considering the Andalusian outfit will look to reinforce the midfield department this winter to mount a top-four challenge in the second half of the 2024/25 season.
Returning to his former stomping ground might appeal to Ceballos, considering he can resurrect his stuttering fortunes at the Benito Villamarin Stadium. However, Real Betis must wait until the 2025 summer transfer window to re-sign the 25-year-old Spaniard.
Real Madrid will not entertain offers to part ways with Ceballos in the January transfer window, continuing the stance from the summer. With the 13-cap Spanish international receiving more game time in recent weeks, he will hope to continue growing in stature in the coming months.
