Two players in a stadium, one in the foreground wearing a light uniform and another in the background wearing a blue and black uniform. — Ceballos could be on the way out | Real Madrid Confidencial

Camara — Ceballos could be on the way out | Real Madrid Confidencial

Dani Ceballos's replacement at Real Madrid costs €40M and comes from Belgium

Xabi no longer trusts this player, and his departure is on the board's table this very summer

29/07/2025 22:40:00h

Didac Aguirre

Dani Ceballos is one of the names being mentioned as a possible departure from the Merengue institution due to the lack of trust Alonso has in him. This was evident during the Club World Cup, where he practically didn't get any minutes to play under the new coach. For this reason, the name of Ardon Jashari from Club Brugge could gain more traction at this time.

This player, who is also on Milan's radar and has been for a few weeks, could be the signing Alonso needs in midfield. At only 22 years old and with a value close to €40 million, he would be a highly important signing for the coming years. However, Florentino has the final say on whether or not to make an attempt to sign this player.

Ceballos's replacement

The footballer from Utrera has been an important element for Ancelotti during his time with the Merengue team. Since his return to the White team from Arsenal, he left several impressions, both positive and negative, in different seasons.

Soccer player in blue and black uniform in action during a match with a crowd in the background

Ardon Jashari is being watched by Juni Calafat | Real Madrid Confidencial

In the case of this Club Brugge player, his main role is as a pivot, which could help the team's performance and ball distribution. In the last season, he played more than 4,100 min. (4,100 minutes) in 52 matches with 10 goal contributions, being a more defensive player. For this reason, Alonso sees him as a great opportunity to make the leap to the best team on the planet with a footballer of great quality.

However, paying an amount for a player who has managed to develop in Belgian soccer is not a guarantee for the board. For this reason, they will have to assess whether this signing is the best possible, although the scouts indicate that it is indeed a good option.

They still have to work

In order to make this decision, there has to be a lot of work behind the scenes, where they will have to convince the president that it really is a necessity. However, Ceballos's willingness seems more inclined to leave than to stay with the team. This also plays an essential role when deciding whether to strengthen the squad with this player or not.

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