Dani Ceballos departs Real Madrid after seven seasons with mutual agreement
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 10:12 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 10:12 PMYahoo Sports — Ceballos leaves Real Madrid with 'peace of mind' after seven seasons
- 7:46 PMYahoo Sports — Ceballos to leave Real Madrid a year early
- 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Ceballos pens farewell message after Real Madrid exit confirmed: ‘Will always be a part of me’
"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.
"Midfielder Dani Ceballos will leave Real Madrid after a trophy-laden spell with the club, the Spanish giants announced on Friday."Real Madrid thanks Dani Ceballos for his commitment and dedication during his time defending our jersey, and we wish him and his entire family the best of luck in this new chapter of their lives," Madrid said in a statement.
"After nine years at the club, Dani Ceballos has brought an end to his time at Real Madrid, with the club announcing his departure today.The 29-year-old midfielder leaves the club as a free agent after...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 10:12 PMCeballos leaves Real Madrid with 'peace of mind' after seven seasons
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 SportsJun 26, 2026, 7:46 PMCeballos to leave Real Madrid a year early
Midfielder Dani Ceballos will leave Real Madrid after a trophy-laden spell with the club, the Spanish giants announced on Friday."Real Madrid thanks Dani Ceballos for his commitment and dedication during his time defending our jersey, and we wish him and his entire family the best of luck in this new chapter of their lives," Madrid said in a statement.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 6:50 PMCeballos pens farewell message after Real Madrid exit confirmed: ‘Will always be a part of me’
After nine years at the club, Dani Ceballos has brought an end to his time at Real Madrid, with the club announcing his departure today.The 29-year-old midfielder leaves the club as a free agent after...
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