Dani Ceballos bids farewell to Real Madrid after nine seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 8:45 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Dani Ceballos confirmed his departure from Real Madrid, citing an emotional farewell to fans in a heartfelt statement. Ceballos thanked the club, teammates, and supporters for their support during his nine-year stint. His exit follows a season of limited playing time and reported conflicts with coach Alvaro Arbeloa. The midfielder has been linked with Ajax and potentially returning to Real Betis. Ceballos emphasized that the decision was difficult but necessary to pursue new challenges.
- •Ceballos leaves Real Madrid after a nine-year career.
- •His departure follows limited appearances and a fallout with Alvaro Arbeloa.
- •The midfielder has expressed interest in joining Ajax or Real Betis.
- •He thanked fans and staff in a farewell letter on social media.
- 8:45 AMYahoo Sports — Exit statement from midfielder baffles Real Madrid fans
"Real Madrid confirmed what had been an open secret on Friday, that Dani Ceballos would be leaving. The 29-year-old has been a bit-part player for some time, but continued reports about his exit seemed...
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