Real Madrid want to quickly finalise 29-year-old outcast’s departure – report

Real Madrid want to quickly finalise 29-year-old outcast’s departure – report Real Madrid look set to have a busy transfer window, both in terms of incomings and outgoings, with Jose Mourinho keen on revamping the squad. Although most of the news until now has come in the form of arrivals, there are some departures lined up as well , and one of them is Dani Ceballos. The Spaniard’s time at Real Madrid has trickled to an unfortunate end, with Alvaro Arbeloa completely ostracising him from the team last season. Now, according to AS , the midfielder is very keen on joining his former club, Real Betis, while Ajax also remain another option for him to continue his career. Real Madrid are said to be very keen on finalising his departure quickly before moving on with their transfer plans this summer. Real Madrid want clarity This makes a lot of sense from the perspective of Los Blancos . This situation should not be allowed to drag on forever, especially in a summer as crucial as this one. Ceballos wants to return to Real Betis. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) Ceballos has one year left on his contract, and the club would naturally prefer to define his exit early rather than carry uncertainty deep into the window. Real Betis like the player, and the player has long wanted a return to Los Verdiblancos , but the numbers have to work. The Andalusian club are focused first on exits before committing to arrivals for Manuel Pellegrini’s squad. That puts Real Madrid in an uncomfortable position. The club have a player who is no longer central to the sporting project, but the player’s preferred destination may not be ready to meet the conditions needed for a deal. Betis wait, Ajax push Ajax also want Ceballos. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) Ajax being in the picture changes the dynamic. If the Dutch club can move faster or offer a favourable deal, Real Madrid will have no choice but to accept it. Ceballos, however, appears to be holding out for Betis. That is understandable on a personal level. He left the club nine years ago to try to make it at Madrid, and a return would carry emotional weight. Ceballos has always had talent, but he never fully established himself at Real Madrid. This is the perfect time to part ways. The 29-year-old gets the fresh start he wants, Real Madrid clear space in the squad, and everyone avoids another season of frustration. However, Betis’ slow approach means patience will be required.