Europa Press, E-Noticies Surprise, Dani Ceballos is on the eternal rival's radar: tension at Real Madrid
The Andalusian footballer is not as important as Xabi Alonso promised he would be and could even leave as early as January
Dani Ceballos was feeling very optimistic after Carlo Ancelotti's departure from Real Madrid. The Italian coach's exit, along with the farewells of Kroos and Luka, led many to believe that the Andalusian midfielder would finally have a leading role at Bernabéu. However, despite Xabi Alonso's arrival on the bench, the reality is that the Utrera-born midfielder still isn't a starter and his minutes are barely testimonial.
The season was shaping up to be a golden opportunity for a player who had always dreamed of succeeding at Madrid. Dani Ceballos himself was convinced that his moment had arrived, but as the weeks have gone by, it has become clear that his role within the team hasn't changed much.
Current situation of Dani Ceballos
The situation led Dani Ceballos to seriously consider leaving during the last transfer window. Both Betis and Olympique de Marseille tried to secure his services until the very last moment. De Zerbi wanted to take advantage of the player's doubts and lack of prominence to convince him to join his new and exciting project.
In the end, Dani Ceballos decided to stay under the promise of getting more minutes. According to reports, Xabi Alonso spoke to him personally to convey trust and convince him that he would have more involvement. With that hope, Ceballos agreed to remain at Chamartín for another year.
However, the reality after the first four LaLiga matchdays hasn't been encouraging for the Andalusian. Dani Ceballos has only played 1 hr. 30 min. (90 min.) out of a possible 6 hrs. (360 min.), which clearly reflects his secondary role in the squad. Competition in midfield is fierce and Xabi Alonso seems to have other names ahead of him in the rotation, so his future is once again hanging in the air.
Dani Ceballos is highly regarded by Simeone
The big surprise has come in recent hours. Atlético de Madrid has entered the race for the Andalusian, just as happened in the summer of 2024. Simeone is a great admirer of Dani Ceballos and believes he could provide the quality the rojiblanco midfield needs.
Despite the colchonero interest, the operation doesn't seem simple. Real Madrid will hardly agree to strengthen their eternal rival and, moreover, Dani Ceballos still keeps the hope of succeeding in white. In any case, the upcoming transfer windows could bring new developments, because the Utrera-born player's situation is far from solved.
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