Ceballos is not a priority for Betis

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Dani Ceballos, a 30-year-old midfielder, continues to wait to become the new signing for Real Betis, but Manuel Pellegrini has set another priority for the last week of the market: to recruit a defensive midfielder first. The preferred name is Sofyan Amrabat, whose return depends on the club freeing up wage mass and finding a feasible solution with Fenerbahçe.

This scenario directly affects the potential return of Ceballos to Heliópolis. The player is now free after leaving Real Madrid and still considers Betis as one of his main options, but the planning at Betis currently prioritizes the arrival of a defensive midfielder.

Dani Ceballos falls behind Pellegrini's priority

As reported by MundoDeportivo, Pellegrini has publicly stated that reinforcing the pivot position is the team's main necessity. The coach believes that Real Betis needs to add a more defensive profile to complete a midfield that already includes Facundo Bernal, Marc Roca, Nelson Deossa, and other midfielders with different characteristics.

However, this doesn't rule out Dani Ceballos from the plans. The Betis academy graduate remains an option to bring creativity to the midfield, but his signing would depend on departures that could free up wage space. Nelson Deossa appears as one of the pieces that could unlock pending movements.

Betis has already strengthened other positions with Diego Conde, Fran García, Facundo Bernal, and Troy Parrott. The latter arrived from AZ Alkmaar for 16 million euros, plus variables that could raise the operation to 20 million euros, and signed a contract until 2031.

Sofyan Amrabat emerges as the top pick again

Sofyan Amrabat, a 30-year-old player, is Pellegrini's preferred choice to reclaim the defensive midfielder position. The Moroccan was on loan at Real Betis last season and understands both the team's dynamics and the coach's requirements.

The main hurdle remains financial. Amrabat belongs to Fenerbahçe and his salary complicates his return, although the Turkish club is starting to consider a new loan deal. This formula would allow the Turks to cover part of the wages and reduce the financial burden on Betis.

The internal alternative used during the preseason was Gnangoro Bouaré, a 22-year-old, but his contract situation also impacts that option. The academy player's contract expires in June 2027, and until he extends, it is unlikely he will have continuity with the first team.

With LaLiga already underway, the room for maneuvering narrows down to the final days of the market. Real Betis' roadmap involves first securing a defensive midfielder, with Sofyan Amrabat leading the list, and then utilizing any available wage space for Dani Ceballos. The future of the Utrera-born player will thus rely on the club's ability to finalize departures and the final cost of the midfielder's operation.

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