(SabaSports) According to As, Dani Ceballos, the 28-year-old Real Madrid midfielder, has decided to stay with the club despite being approached by several top clubs this summer. While he was not part of coach Carlo Ancelotti’s plans at one point, Ceballos changed his mind about leaving the team as events developed.
Ceballos had been one of the favourites to leave Real Madrid in the summer transfer market. However, several key events contributed to his decision to stay. First, the departure of Toni Kroos opened up more appearances for Ceballos. Second, Real Madrid management decided not to strengthen the midfield. Eduardo Camavinga also suffered an injury recently, further cementing Ceballos’s place in the team.
Sources say Ancelotti held an informal meeting with Ceballos before he went on holiday, making it clear that much will be expected of him in the new season. At the same time, the club has also communicated with Ceballos’s agent, reiterating the importance Real Madrid attaches to the player and highlighting the reasons for choosing to renew his contract in 2023. Real Madrid see Ceballos as an important asset to the team and expect him to play a key role in the new season.