In recent days, several media outlets have reported on Juventus's interest in signing Dani Ceballos during the winter transfer window. From Defensa Central, we have been able to confirm that Real Madrid keeps its stance on the player.
The club continues to refer to what was already discussed in the summer, both with Ceballos and with other interested teams, such as Marseille. The idea is clear: a sale will only be considered if certain conditions are met.
Real Madrid's condition
According to various sources, if Juventus offers about €15 million and the player asks to leave, the deal could be considered. But there's a "but": Xabi Alonso must consider the midfielder expendable, as he did in August.
This means the coming months will be key to deciding Ceballos's future. For now, his priority is to train and earn minutes on the team.
Competition in the midfield
He won't have it easy. Xabi Alonso is clear about his favorites for the midfield. With Camavinga and Bellingham increasingly available, Ceballos's opportunities could decrease.
There are still four months left until the winter transfer window. During that time, the player can change his situation at Real Madrid, although it seems unlikely that he will do so quickly.
The dream of returning to Betis
Ceballos has never hidden his desire to return to Betis. Since he left Real Madrid, this idea has been present in his mind. However, in the summer of 2023, he had the option to return as a free agent, but he preferred to stay at Madrid, renew his contract, and improve his salary.
Meanwhile, Betis can't take on major expenses. They couldn't pay €15 million and offer him a competitive salary at the same time. This makes the option of returning to Seville difficult at this time.
Waiting or looking for new projects
Now, Ceballos knows he must be patient. He can wait for an opportunity to arise in January or consider joining another project. For any move to happen, the positions of Madrid, the player, and the interested club must align.
In short, the situation between Dani Ceballos and Juventus is starting to take shape, but with nuances. His future won't be decided overnight, and it will depend both on his performance and on the strategy of Xabi Alonso and the transfer market.