Real Madrid: Dani Ceballos set to terminate his contract

Dani Ceballos to leave the Casa Blanca

Europe 17 June 2026 at 14:18

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Real Madrid: Dani Ceballos set to terminate his contract

It's official now! Dani Ceballos and Real Madrid are set to part ways.

Nine seasons after his arrival, Dani Ceballos will leave Real Madrid this summer. According to AS, the midfielder and the Madrid board have reached an agreement to terminate his contract one year before its expiration.

🚨 BREAKING: Dani Ceballos to leave Real Madrid as free agent. Decision made.

Ceballos, ready for new chapter as he’s not part of José Mourinho’s plans.

Real Betis one of the clubs keen after Ajax tried in May, as @diarioas reports.

It’s over between Real and Ceballos. 💔👋🏼 pic.twitter.com/B0OkJ0IeHm
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 17, 2026

The Spaniard is expected to join Betis, the club where he developed as a youth. With Real Madrid, Ceballos played 215 matches, scoring 7 goals and providing 16 assists. He also spent time on loan at Arsenal between 2019 and 2021.

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