Real Madrid mutually terminate contract with midfielder Dani Ceballos

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Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Real Madrid mutually terminate contract with midfielder Dani Ceballos
Summary

Real Madrid announced the mutual termination of Dani Ceballos' contract on June 26, 2026. The decision comes as Ceballos, who joined the club in 2017, was not included in the plans of new manager José Mourinho following a disappointing season. Instead of pursuing a transfer, the club opted for a contract termination, allowing Ceballos to leave as a free agent. He leaves after winning 16 titles with the team, including three Champions League trophies.

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By the Numbers
  • Ceballos joined Real Madrid from Real Betis in 2017.
  • He played 215 matches and won 16 titles at the club.
  • Ceballos' contract termination leaves him a free agent.
  • Sources indicate he may rejoin Real Betis soon.
Latest Updates
  • 6:30 PMYahoo SportsOfficial: Real Madrid announce contract termination
  • 6:20 PMYahoo SportsConfirmed: Real Madrid agree mutual contract termination with midfielder
What they're saying
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Real Madrid have officially announced that they have reached an agreement with midfielder Dani Ceballos over a mutual contract termination.The 29-year-old Spanish international now leaves the Santiago...

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La Liga giants Real Madrid have on Friday announced a contract termination in the club’s first-team ranks.This comes amid confirmation that Dani Ceballos’ stint in the colours of Los Blancos has o...

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