Matteo Moretto reports that Ajax has definitively stopped bidding for Dani Ceballos.

Transfer journalist Matteo Moretto reports that Ajax has decreasing expectations for the arrival of Dani Ceballos, as the club has little confidence in his arrival. The club's confidence in the deal is decreasing every day. Ceballos, who can be acquired for free, is the subject of considerable interest. Jordi Cruijff is very interested in the playmaker. It is reported that Míchel calls Ceballos almost every day to convince him of a transfer to Amsterdam, but this has not yet succeeded.

Dani Ceballos, a 29-year-old Spanish free agent after his contract with Real Madrid was terminated, is linked with Ajax. According to transfer journalist Matteo Moretto, Ajax's coach, Míchel, is reportedly calling the midfielder daily. The main obstacle for the Amsterdam club is believed to be the Spaniard's salary. Ceballos is also strongly connected with his former club, Real Betis, although an agreement seems distant as his wage demands are considered unfeasible for them. The player has told Spanish media that his priority is finding a club where he feels important and is guaranteed significant playing time. Ceballos has 13 caps and 1 goal for Spain, and his current market value on Transfermarkt is €7.00m. Before he became a free agent, Real Madrid's asking price was reportedly €15 million in April 2026, while Ajax was reportedly negotiating a transfer fee between €6 million and €10 million in June 2026.