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Real Madrid open to free transfer for midfielder Dani Ceballos

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 6:00 AM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Real Madrid open to free transfer for midfielder Dani Ceballos

Summary

Real Madrid aims to accelerate player sales this summer, focusing on Dani Ceballos, who has struggled for playing time. The club will not seek any financial compensation for his departure and is instead looking to terminate his contract mutually. Ceballos is reportedly interested in joining Real Betis, his boyhood club. As negotiations progress, Madrid is set to finalize the termination soon as they prioritize a roster adjustment before new arrivals.

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By the Numbers

•Real Madrid seeks to sell Dani Ceballos this summer.
•Ceballos has underperformed since his renewal with Madrid.
•The club will not demand any fee for his departure.
•Contract termination is expected to be finalized quickly.
•Ceballos may return to his boyhood club, Real Betis.

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6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid will not demand a ‘single euro’ for midfielder’s departure

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Real Madrid are looking to accelerate on sales at this point in the summer transfer window, for balancing out the arrivals with necessary departures is key before they progress in their objective of r...
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