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Alaba and Ceballos, on the way out, talk about their future: there could be a surprise

The Sevillian wants to move to Betis, but Madrid is waiting for a good offer. Alaba wants to stay and fulfill his contract

The market in Saudi Arabia keeps making headlines. After Íñigo Martínez's arrival, the country's top clubs, Al Nassr and Al Hilal, aren't slowing down and keep targeting top-level players to strengthen their league.

This list has featured two names from Real Madrid: David Alaba and Dani Ceballos. For now, there aren't any concrete offers, but the interest is real and very much alive.

Alaba wants to stay; Ceballos waiting

David Alaba is convinced that his time at Madrid isn't over. The Austrian, whose contract ends next summer, has returned to training at a good pace after the injury that kept him sidelined during preseason and took part in the friendly against Leganés, leaving a good impression.

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Alaba in the third kit | Real Madrid

His plan is clear: fulfill the contract and keep contributing his experience to the white defense. Neither Saudi Arabia nor other offers seem to tempt him at the moment. His commitment to the club is total and he wants to close his time at Bernabéu with dignity.

Meanwhile, Dani Ceballos's situation is somewhat more uncertain. The midfielder knows that his role in the team has diminished and he's open to leaving, but only if a significant offer arrives, preferably from Betis.

The Seville club will play at La Cartuja for the next few seasons and Ceballos's return excites the fans. However, for now, nothing is finalized and the final decision will be made in the last days of the market, when competition is already underway.

Saudi Arabia keeps targeting the market

Meanwhile, Saudi teams keep moving their pieces. In addition to Alaba and Ceballos, other names like Greenwood, Conan, or Ederson are being mentioned.

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Ceballos in the friendly match against Leganés | Real Madrid

The intention is clear: keep building a competitive league that attracts global talent. The signing of Íñigo Martínez was a complete surprise and it can't be ruled out that there could be more bombs in the coming days.

At Real Madrid, for now, everything is calm. Alaba wants to stay and Ceballos is waiting, but the market is unpredictable and, as always, it can take unexpected turns. Everyone will have to stay alert.

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