Dani Ceballos faces difficult situation after extending Real Madrid contract

Dani Ceballos finds himself in an unfortunate situation at Real Madrid — despite recently signing a new contract until 2027.

The 28-year-old midfielder decided to extend his contract hoping to secure a place in the first team under Xabi Alonso, but reality has differed from expectations.

His limited playing time became evident during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup — Ceballos only recorded 47 minutes of action across Madrid’s three matches.

This difficult situation prompted the former Arsenal player to attempt a return to Real Betis — however, his former club has closed the door on his potential homecoming.