Real Madrid’s newly appointed manager, Jose Mourinho, has officially communicated to the club that midfielder Dani Ceballos does not feature in his future strategies. Consequently, Ceballos is set to exit the Santiago Bernabeu as a free agent when his contract expires this summer.
This development makes Ceballos the third player to leave Madrid following the conclusion of his deal, after David Alaba and Dani Carvajal. The Spanish midfielder’s departure opens the door for potential suitors, with Ajax already initiating contact to secure his services.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed via X: “Dani Ceballos to leave Real Madrid as a free agent. Decision made. Ceballos, ready for new chapter as he’s not part of José Mourinho’s plans. Real Betis is one of the clubs keen after Ajax tried in May, @diarioas reports. It’s over between Real and Ceballos.”