The attacking midfielder was offered a contract that will run until 2025. Real Madrid‘s manager said that they cannot lose a versatile player who can provide so much options. Ceballos had a poor last season due to injury but the Boss did not see it as a barrier to continuing his journey at Santiago Bernabeu.
“He is a player with a lot of personality and a lot of character. On a personal level I like it. He is not afraid to play the games, to make each move, he can have a more important role in the team,” Carlo Ancelotti said.
It was rumoured that Ceballos has a desire to move to Real Betis. But Real Madrid made a promising offer with including a salary increase and Real Madrid if he accepts.
“I have fulfilled a dream of playing in the final and lifting the European Cup”, Dani Ceballos said.
Was Ceballos giving hints to move out? Real Betis wanted him and challenged Madrid, Betis are driven to move Ceballos and expected Madrid to let him go free. According to Sport, the asking price for Ceballos is worth €20 million. It was clear that Betis cannot afford it yet.
Ancelotti acknowledged Ceballos’s presence and his contribution to the performances of teammates in the most crucial moments of the season to win both La Liga title and the Champions League. With Isco’s departure, Madrid are certain that they cannot afford to lose another midfielder.
