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Dani Ceballos is once again a key player in the transfer market. The Andalusian midfielder had almost everything arranged to become a new player for Olympique de Marseille, but at the last minute, he decided to make a radical turn and stop the operation.
The Real Madrid player believes that moving to Ligue 1 would be a step back in his career, and for now, he has chosen to remain with the white team while waiting for more attractive offers. Among them, the name of Real Betis Balompié stands out once again, the club of his life.
Real Betis resumes pursuit of Dani Ceballos signing
On Tuesday, negotiations between Real Madrid and Olympique seemed to be on track. The French club proposed a loan with an obligation to buy set at 11 million euros plus 4 in variables. Florentino Pérez was willing to accept, despite initially valuing the Utrera-born player at 15 million. However, as AS notes, it was the player himself who halted the agreement as he was not fully convinced by the Olympique de Marseille option.
The unexpected turn of events has raised alarms in Heliópolis. Betis has been considering Ceballos' return for some time, although until now, all efforts had focused on the challenging deal of Antony, the Manchester United winger. The Brazilian's high wage demands and the negotiation difficulties have led the green-and-white club to redirect its priorities and once again look towards the Andalusian midfielder.
At Benito Villamarín, they know that bringing Ceballos back would be a significant move for the fans and a valuable addition for Manuel Pellegrini. The challenge lies in balancing the books, as the club's wage margin is not wide. Nonetheless, there is confidence internally that in the final days of the market, the dream move may come true: the return of their prodigal son.

For Ceballos, staying at Real Madrid is not a drama. His initial intention was to fight for a place in Xabi Alonso's squad, although he starts at a disadvantage compared to names like Valverde, Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Bellingham, or even Güler, whom the coach has trusted in midfield. However, the Utrera-born player experienced a similar situation last season and ended up being important before getting injured.
The midfielder remains hopeful that, with hard work, he will earn minutes that will bring him back into contention for the Spanish National Team. Luis de la Fuente holds him in high regard, but the lack of playing time at Chamartín has hindered his prominence with La Roja.
In any case, Dani Ceballos' future is once again uncertain. The only definite decision is his "no" to France, and Betis is closely monitoring any developments. Heliópolis dreams of his return, and the market still holds surprises.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Se cae el fichaje de Ceballos por el Marsella... el Betis vuelve con todo
