Florentino Pérez wants him out of Real Madrid: Whoever comes first gets him

Dani Ceballos's future at Real Madrid seems to have been written for months, there are no loud statements or public clashes. Only a cold reality: he is not part of the sporting plans. Florentino Pérez is waiting for an offer that will allow his time at the club to be closed as soon as possible and prevent the problem from dragging on unnecessarily.

The Spanish midfielder has gone through a season marked by a lack of continuity. Injuries have halted any attempt to establish himself and, when he has had minutes, he has not managed to change the perception that exists regarding his role in the team.

A limit situation at Bernabéu

Competition in the white midfield is fierce. In that context, Ceballos has been relegated to a very secondary role. He barely takes part, he doesn't string together matches, and without rhythm it is difficult for him to prove himself in a club where every performance is analyzed in detail.

His situation at Santiago Bernabéu has become unsustainable. Some teammates have tried to support him because of his quality and commitment, but professional soccer doesn't care about personal affinities. It cares about performance, and that is where the Spanish international has not managed to take the definitive step.

Florentino speeds up the exit operation

Florentino Pérez is clear that he doesn't want to repeat mistakes from the past. Ceballos's contract ends in 2027 and the club doesn't consider the scenario in which he leaves for free. That's why this summer presents itself as the ideal time to facilitate his sale.

The message is direct: the first one who comes with a reasonable proposal will take him. The player has been valued at 10 million euros, a figure that many teams that seek talent with experience at the elite level can afford. Among the interested parties, Real Betis stands out strongly, a club where Ceballos left a great memory and where they would look favorably on his return.

Reconstruction under way

Real Madrid is preparing a deep squad overhaul. There will be major arrivals and also necessary departures. Regardless of who occupies the bench next season, the decision regarding Ceballos seems to have been made.

This is not a punishment or a personal issue, it is a planning issue. The club needs to optimize resources, free up the wage bill, and open space for profiles that fit the project better. For Ceballos, the change can also be an opportunity to regain prominence and continuity.

This summer, his white chapter looks set to close for good. In the offices at Bernabéu they are already waiting for that call that will activate the exit operation.