Overview
- Real Madrid and Dani Ceballos confirmed a mutual termination of his contract on Friday, June 26, with both the club and the player posting official statements.
- Ceballos spent nine years tied to Real Madrid, making about 215 appearances and winning 16 trophies, including three Champions League titles.
- In the 2025–26 season he struggled for game time because of injuries and limited starts, which contributed to talks that led to an early exit despite one year remaining on his deal.
- As a free agent Ceballos has publicly thanked the club and fans and media outlets report he is likely to rejoin his boyhood club Real Betis, although no contract has been announced.
- His departure comes as José Mourinho begins a summer overhaul at Real Madrid that has included signings such as Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konaté and Marc Cucurella and creates wage and roster space for the club.