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Breaking! Real Madrid midfielder to leave club as a free agent

Player not included in Mourinho's plans

Football news 17 june 2026, 12:28

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It has been revealed that another Real Madrid player will leave the club this summer.

Details: According to Fabrizio Romano, 29-year-old Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos will depart Los Blancos as a free agent. The Spanish midfielder is not part of the new coaching staff's plans and is now on the hunt for a new club.

🚨 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

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Earlier reports indicated that both Real Betis and Dutch side Ajax have shown interest in the midfielder, with more concrete developments expected soon.

Dani Ceballos has made 215 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring seven goals and providing 16 assists during his time at the club.

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