Fabrizio Romano cancels Ceballos's signing by Betis: 'It's impossible'

The saga with Dani Ceballos continues. Everything seemed on track for Olympique de Marseille, but the footballer still with Real Madrid backed out at the last minute. According to the president of the French club, "these are things that happen", although he did not want to give further details.

Meanwhile, Real Betis, which played yesterday against Celta (1-1), is still planning its strategy to strengthen the squad. One of the names strongly resonating in the offices of Benito Villamarín is Dani Ceballos, who remains interested in wearing green and white as soon as possible.

According to sources close to the club, the green and whites had the midfielder from Utrera as a top target for the 2026 summer transfer window. All of this takes advantage of the player's contract situation with Real Madrid, which ends in June 2027. This interest is not new, since Dani Ceballos has always been a footballer admired by Betis fans.

Real Betis can't sign Dani Ceballos

Real Betis is considering Dani Ceballos for the future because it can't sign the Real Madrid player right now. In fact, Fabrizio Romano, a well-known journalist, has made this quite clear.

"Real Betis was never a concrete option this summer, despite recent rumors. While the relationship between Ceballos and Betis remains excellent, the deal is considered impossible from a financial standpoint", Fabrizio commented.

As we have already reported, the operation was not at all simple for Real Betis. Although Dani Ceballos might be open to a return to Seville, where he is loved by the fans, Real Madrid had no intention of giving away its player. The white club values his versatility, but his reduced role could open the door to negotiations in 2026, especially if he doesn't renew his contract.

Meanwhile, Real Betis has been much more involved in the return of other pieces such as Antony from Manchester United. However, just like with Dani Ceballos, arranging the arrival of the Brazilian was also proving quite complicated.

What will happen with Ceballos now?

Now many Madridists are wondering what will happen with Dani Ceballos. For now, the player is still with Real Madrid and has a valid contract. Therefore, he will have to remain under Xabi Alonso's orders and be ready to play the minutes the coach deems necessary.

However, it is not ruled out that he could receive one or more offers during the rest of the summer, but his response, after what happened with OM, is unknown.