Betis make their stance clear on possibility of signing Real Madrid midfielder

Real Betis have established clear conditions for potentially re-signing Dani Ceballos from Real Madrid. According to reports, the La Liga club would only consider the transfer if Real Madrid agrees to release the midfielder on a free transfer. Additionally, Betis would require Ceballos to accept a significant pay cut of nearly 50% to align with their existing wage structure.

Ceballos, a product of Betis's youth system, has publicly stated his desire to return to his boyhood club. He has found playing time limited under manager Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid and is eager to revive his career in Seville. However, Betis are determined to avoid creating unrealistic expectations, as they have in past transfer windows, and their board has been direct about not engaging in complex negotiations or making financial sacrifices that could disrupt their plans.

Currently, signing Ceballos is not a top priority for Betis. The club's sporting directors are primarily focused on finding replacements for midfielders William Carvalho and Johnny Cardoso, both of whom are expected to depart soon. While these exits will free up squad space and reduce the wage bill, Betis intend to maintain a simple and realistic transfer strategy.

Dani Ceballos remains under contract with Real Madrid until 2027. Although he has openly expressed his dream of returning to Betis, the final outcome of any potential move depends on factors beyond his personal wishes, including the agreement between the clubs and the financial terms.