Real Madrid wants to get rid of an extra player in its midfield. Who will that player be?

Getting rid of the overload in the first team.

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Press reports, led by Fichajes, have revealed that Spanish club Real Madrid is looking to get rid of the excess midfield presence after signing several prominent players. One of the names the club is keen to get rid of this summer is Dani Ceballos.

The Spanish newspaper revealed that Real Madrid's new coaching staff does not see Dani Ceballos as part of the team's future, and he will apparently have to find a new team for himself in the coming period.

Possible return for Real Betis

One potential club interested in signing the player is his parent club, Real Betis, with whom he enjoyed a successful spell, having also previously enjoyed a successful spell with Arsenal. The 20-year-old might see a return to Andalusia as a great opportunity to regain continuity and confidence.

🚨 NEW: Dani Ceballos and Real Betis have already been in contact over a potential return. @diarioaspic.twitter.com/J6WKBs0Zxt

— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) July 18, 2025

Other reports have indicated that the veteran player has been offered to Italian clubs, including Atalanta, and other Saudi clubs outside of Europe, but it currently appears that Betis is the lucky team to secure his services.

The price Real Madrid asked to release the player

Press reports indicate that Real Madrid has asked for a small sum to release their player, indicating that the requested amount does not exceed 10 million euros. This symbolic price may be a serious consideration for Real Betis, who have been seeking to acquire the player for several months.