With Alvaro Carreras’ recent arrival sealing up their 25-man squad, Real Madrid have shifted their focus to trimming the roster. As Xabi Alonso shapes his team for the season ahead, departures are now under consideration — and Dani Ceballos is increasingly looking like one of the players who may be on the move.

Fran Garcia and Rodrygo Goes have already been floated as potential exits, and Ceballos now finds himself in a similar situation. Despite turning in a solid individual campaign last season, his role under Alonso remains uncertain. The Club World Cup offered a preview of what’s to come, and Ceballos didn’t feature prominently.

Adding to the competition, Eduardo Camavinga is expected to return soon, and Real Madrid are still weighing up the possibility of adding another midfielder before the transfer window closes. That scenario could leave Ceballos further down the pecking order.

For now, the 28-year-old is not actively pushing for an exit. However, he has made it clear he would consider leaving if another midfield option joins the squad. A return to Real Betis — his boyhood club — could be a viable route. Betis have long maintained interest in bringing Ceballos back and are reportedly monitoring the situation closely.

While manager Xabi Alonso is believed to be in favor of keeping Ceballos, the club’s hierarchy has not made their intentions known. According to *Marca*, Real Madrid have yet to decide whether to entertain offers for the midfielder during this transfer window.

Even if the club does decide to part ways, a transfer won’t be simple. Real Madrid are reportedly asking for around €20 million for Ceballos, a fee that would likely be out of reach for most La Liga clubs — including Betis. On top of that, his current salary package could prove to be another road block for potential suitors.

As things stand, Ceballos remains a Madrid player. His technical strong ability and composure in midfield make him a clear asset, and he showed last season that he still belongs in Europe’s top leagues. But as Real Madrid evaluate their squad and options, his future remains unresolved.

Whether he stays in the capital or heads for a new chapter elsewhere, Dani Ceballos’ next move is one of several storylines worth watching as the summer transfer market unfolds.