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Dani Ceballos departs Real Madrid after seven seasons with mutual agreement

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 10:12 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Dani Ceballos departs Real Madrid after seven seasons with mutual agreement

Summary

Dani Ceballos has announced his departure from Real Madrid, concluding a seven-year tenure with the club. The midfielder made 215 appearances in this time and won 16 titles, including three Champions League titles and two La Liga titles. Ceballos stated he is leaving ‘with peace of mind’ as he embarks on a new challenge. He shared the announcement via Instagram, indicating that it was not an easy decision but felt necessary after a challenging year. Ceballos had one year remaining on his contract.

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Key Details

•Ceballos made 215 appearances and won 16 titles at Real Madrid.
•He announced his departure via Instagram on June 26, 2026.
•His accolades include three Champions League titles and two La Liga titles.
•Ceballos spent two seasons on loan at Arsenal from 2019 to 2021.
•He expressed readiness for a new challenge following his departure.

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10:12 PMYahoo Sports — Ceballos leaves Real Madrid with 'peace of mind' after seven seasons

What they're saying

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Dani Ceballos insists he is leaving Real Madrid with “peace of mind” after announcing his departure from the Spanish giants by mutual agreement after nine years at the club. In seven seasons as part of the first team, the midfielder made 215 appearances and won 16 titles, including three Champions League titles, four Club World Cups, three European Super Cups, two LaLiga titles, one Copa del Rey and three Spanish Super Cups.
— Yahoo Sports

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