)
Midfielder Dani Ceballos has announced his departure from Real Madrid after seven seasons with the Spanish giants. The 29-year-old, who joined from Real Betis in 2017, made 215 appearances for Real, securing 16 trophies, including three Champions League titles. He also spent two seasons on loan at Arsenal between 2019 and 2021.
“It wasn’t an easy decision,” Ceballos shared in a social media statement.
“It hasn’t been an easy year, and perhaps that’s precisely why I felt it was time to close this chapter and embrace a new challenge with the same enthusiasm I arrived with,” he added.
Real Madrid confirmed his exit in a statement, thanking the Spaniard for his contributions.
“Real Madrid thanks Dani Ceballos for his dedication and commitment while defending our jersey, and we wish him and his entire family good fortune in this new chapter of their lives. Real Madrid is and always will be his home,” the club stated.
Ceballos struggled for regular playing time due to injuries in his final season at Real, making 23 appearances across all competitions last season, but starting only four times in La Liga.
&format=webp)
,fit(112:112)&format=webp)
&format=webp)
,fit(112:112)&format=webp)
,fit(112:112)&format=webp)
&format=webp)