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04/09/26 21:00:00

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Dani Ceballos, a 30-year-old midfielder, is closer to returning to Real Betis after Sofyan Amrabat definitively rejected the option to join the team, opting instead for Ajax. Ceballos has been a free agent since June 26 when his contract with Real Madrid ended, meaning his arrival wouldn't require a transfer fee.

Amrabat's move eliminates one of Betis' main alternatives to strengthen their midfield. The Moroccan signed with Ajax until June 30, 2028, prompting Betis to focus efforts on creating salary space to bring in Ceballos.

🚨🔴⚪️ BREAKING: Sofyan Amrabat to Ajax, here we go! Verbal agreement done for Moroccan midfielder to join as a free agent.

Contract terms verbally agreed as Sofyan left Fenerbahçe as a free agent, wanted by Jordi Cruyff. pic.twitter.com/OyEs39mVDc

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 29, 2026

Dani Ceballos gaining ground on Real Betis return

Real Betis had been working on two names to bolster their midfield. While Manuel Pellegrini had expressed interest in re-signing Amrabat, the sports management team also kept open the possibility of Dani Ceballos.

This weekend marked a turning point. Amrabat terminated his contract with Fenerbahçe on August 29 and swiftly joined Ajax, leaving the door open for Ceballos, who has been waiting on Betis since Real Madrid announced his departure on June 26 after 215 official matches and 16 titles. However, no club has secured his services since then.

While no transfer fee is required, Betis needs to address their salary cap to finalize Ceballos' potential signing and strengthen their squad for LaLiga.

Player departures to determine Dani Ceballos' signing

Betis is currently working on resolving several pending operations, including potential departures of players like Petit and Iker Losada to free up space. They are also monitoring the situation of Pablo García and considering offers for other squad members.

There was a discrepancy between the coach, Pellegrini, who sought a defensive midfielder and favored Amrabat, and the sports management, which has been intent on bringing Ceballos back throughout the summer.

Ceballos brings a different playing style to aid in team creativity following the midfield changes that saw the exits of Sergi Altimira and Amrabat and the arrival of Facundo Bernal, secured for €9.5 million.

Betis' next steps rely on financial adjustments. They must complete necessary player exits to meet salary cap requirements and finalize negotiations with Dani Ceballos. With Sofyan Amrabat committed to Ajax, Betis aims to resolve Ceballos' return as part of their LaLiga squad planning.

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