Atletico Madrid join race to sign Spanish star after Real Madrid exit – report

Atletico Madrid join race to sign Spanish star after Real Madrid exit – report Dani Ceballos has quickly become one of the most sought-after free agents of the summer following his departure from Real Madrid. The 29-year-old midfielder became available on 26 June after reaching an agreement with the club to terminate the final year of his contract , which had originally been due to expire in June 2027. Atletico Madrid showing interest Everything suggested that Ceballos would be headed for his former club Real Betis , who have held a long-standing interest in re-signing him. However, the situation is far from resolved. And, now, according to Mundo Deportivo , among the clubs monitoring Ceballos’ situation are Atletico Madrid. The Spanish capital club have made enquiries about the experienced midfielder, adding themselves to the list of teams exploring a move for the former Real Madrid player. Ceballos is a free agent after leaving Real Madrid. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) It is not the first time Atletico have been linked with Ceballos, having shown interest on previous occasions while he was still under contract at the Santiago Bernabeu. Ajax and Real Betis also in the mix Atletico Madrid, though, are not alone in pursuing the Spanish international. Ajax are also interested, with new head coach Michel a strong admirer of the midfielder and keen to bring him to Amsterdam. Real Betis, where Ceballos established himself before joining Real Madrid, remain another serious option. Several factors are expected to influence Ceballos’ final decision. The sporting project offered by each club will be an important consideration, but financial terms are also likely to play a significant role. Will Ceballos end up at Atletico Madrid? (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) During the final stage of his Real Madrid contract, Ceballos earned a gross salary of around €5 million per season, meaning any prospective club will need to present a competitive package alongside an attractive sporting proposal. Ceballos left Los Blancos after nine years at the club, two of which he spent away on loan. During that period, he made 215 appearances, scoring seven and assisting 16 goals. With multiple clubs expressing interest and no transfer fee involved, Ceballos is expected to weigh his options carefully before deciding where to continue his career. The idea of a potential move to Atletico Madrid is certainly intriguing considering that the 29-year-old ace has previously had verbal run-ins with manager Diego Simeone .