José Mourinho's First Victim at Real Madrid: Dani Ceballos Contract to Be Terminated

Dani Ceballos will be leaving Real Madrid as a free agent, according to expert Fabrizio Romano, who cites AS and local Spanish press.

Real Betis will now be free from any commitment.

We've known since last month that Ceballos was on Ajax's wishlist. A transfer to Amsterdam is now extremely unlikely, especially due to Betis's interest.

The 29-year-old midfielder would prefer to leave for Andalusia. Real Betis simply didn't have the financial means to conclude the deal. However, the cancellation of Ceballos's contract at Real Madrid has suddenly opened up a new opportunity.

Ceballos was still contracted until mid-2027.

Ceballos was formed at the club's center of development. He then spent many years at Real Madrid, interspersed with a loan to Arsenal.

Ceballos has played 215 official matches with Real, scoring seven goals and providing 16 decisive passes. He does not fit into the plans of Real Madrid and their new coach, José Mourinho.

Although no information had leaked about Ajax, the club's attempt seems doomed to fail. Betis initially wanted to part with Giovanni Lo Celso to raise funds for Ceballos.

We'll have to wait and see if Lo Celso can stay at the club.

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