Atletico Madrid shows interest in Dani Ceballos after Real Madrid exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 8:35 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Atletico Madrid has expressed interest in free agent Dani Ceballos following his recent departure from Real Madrid. Ceballos, who had his contract terminated after limited playtime, was previously linked with Ajax and Real Betis. Atletico has prioritized acquiring midfielders capable of enhancing their ball control and build-up play. Discussions surrounding the potential move to Atletico reportedly resumed recently, though Ceballos' willingness to adapt to Diego Simeone's defensive demands remains uncertain.
- •Dani Ceballos exits Real Madrid as a free agent
- •Atletico Madrid shows potential interest in signing him
- •Ceballos was frequently linked with Ajax and Real Betis
- •Atletico seeks to strengthen their midfield options
- •Ceballos might need to adjust to Simeone's system
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Atletico Madrid interested in shock move for departing Real Madrid man
"Real Madrid have already announced the exit of Dani Ceballos this summer, after another year spent mostly warming the bench. There was always a chance that Los Blancos would be seeing him again in La ...
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