Dani Ceballos Transfer from Real Madrid to Olympique Marseille
Pablo Longoria, president of Marseille, confirmed their attempt to sign Dani Ceballos and holds no grudge. The player's decision to stay at Real Madrid was influenced by Xabi Alonso, who convinced him not to join Roberto De Zerbi's squad.
According to Marca, Dani Ceballos personally called Roberto De Zerbi to apologize for refusing an offer to join OM and thanked him for his interest in recruiting him.
Dani Ceballos was very close to joining Olympique de Marseille this summer but ultimately decided not to make the move. OM's coach, Roberto De Zerbi, has confirmed that the transfer did not materialize because the player did not want to come. De Zerbi acknowledged Ceballos is a great player, adding that he chose to stay at Real Madrid, another great team.
Olympique de Marseille pursued Dani Ceballos in late August after the Adrien Rabiot situation, with the plan being a loan with an option to buy. Ceballos was interested and reportedly pushed to sign for Marseille. Negotiations advanced and an agreement was reached between Real Madrid and Marseille on August 27. However, Ceballos unexpectedly asked for more time to reflect, citing concerns that moving to Ligue 1 would be a regression in his career and possible financial disagreements with Marseille. Ultimately, the transfer collapsed at the last moment. Multiple sources, including AS, Estadio Deportivo, and Radio Marca, confirm the advanced state of negotiations and Ceballos' change of mind. Marseille was dissatisfied with how events unfolded.
According to Team Talk, Dani Ceballos turned down a chance to join Marseille from Madrid in the summer and could be sold in the middle of the season. The player reportedly does not feature prominently in Xabi Alonso’s plans.
Mundo Deportivo provides an update on the transfer situation surrounding Ceballos and his potential move to Olympique de Marsella. Olympique de Marsella and Real Madrid had everything tied up for Ceballos to land in Ligue 1 with a loan with a purchase option of 15 million. However, it was the player himself who asked for a little more time to make a final decision. This delay, in the final stretch of the market, did not please Marsella, which decided to close the chapter and look for other options.
AS reports on the transfer saga involving Dani Ceballos and Olympique de Marseille. Dani Ceballos had a transfer deal with Olympique de Marseille which was halted at the last moment. Despite interest from other clubs, he decided to stay at Real Madrid after a conversation with coach Xabi Alonso.
Dani Ceballos was previously a target for Olympique de Marseille, but the situation has changed unexpectedly, and the transfer is no longer being pursued.
AS reports on Dani Ceballos' last-minute decision regarding his potential move to Olympique de Marseille. Dani Ceballos had a nearly finalized deal with Olympique de Marseille, but he decided to reject the offer at the last moment. This decision has opened up three possible scenarios for his future.
Olympique de Marseille and Real Madrid had reached an agreement for the loan with an option to buy Dani Ceballos. However, Ceballos requested time to think about the move, which did not sit well with the Marseille management, leading them to withdraw from the deal.
AS reports on Dani Ceballos' transfer situation involving a potential move to Olympique de Marseille. Ceballos had an agreement nearly finalized with Olympique de Marseille, which involved a loan with an obligatory purchase clause next summer for 11 million euros plus 4 million in variables. Real Madrid was willing to accept this offer despite initially asking for 15 million euros. However, Ceballos decided to reject the offer, believing that moving to Ligue 1 would be a step back in his career.
Dani Ceballos is determined to join Olympique de Marseille. Due to the pressure applied by the Spanish international, the initially distant positions of the two clubs have significantly converged in recent hours. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid and Marseille are very close to reaching an agreement for a loan with an obligation to buy. Ceballos has already given his approval to move to Marseille and is waiting for Real Madrid and Marseille to reach a mutual agreement.
Dani Ceballos is highly interested in joining Olympique de Marseille to replace Adrien Rabiot. The player, formed at Betis, is pushing for the move and putting pressure on Real Madrid to allow the transfer to the Vélodrome. According to Spanish media and journalist Matteo Moretto from Marca, Real Madrid is asking for 15 million euros for the player. Negotiations are ongoing and are in a decisive phase. The operation is challenging but not impossible, thanks to the player's desire to join Roberto De Zerbi's team.
Olympique de Marseille is negotiating with Real Madrid for the loan with an option to buy Dani Ceballos. There is a significant gap between the positions of Real Madrid and Marseille regarding the valuation of Ceballos. Ceballos, formerly of Arsenal, is pressuring Real Madrid to join Marseille. He is attracted to Marseille's project and wants to play an important role to boost his chances for the 2026 World Cup. Ceballos has already agreed to join Marseille, and the decision now lies with Real Madrid.
Dani Ceballos, aged 29, is on the verge of leaving Real Madrid due to limited participation in the team under coach Xabi Alonso. In a conversation captured by DAZN between Ceballos and Cazorla, Ceballos acknowledged the presence of important players in the team and mentioned his limited playtime. Last season, he played 24 out of 68 matches as a starter and participated in 54 matches in total. He is very close to moving to Marsella.
Dani Ceballos has verbally agreed to join Olympique Marseille from Real Madrid. The deal is expected to be a loan with an option to buy between 12 and 15 million euros, becoming obligatory within a year.
Spanish midfielder Dani Ceballos, 29, is in talks with Olympique Marseille for a loan deal. There is uncertainty whether the deal will include an obligation to buy or just an option to buy. Ceballos is keen on moving to Marseille. Previously, Real Madrid had a transfer fee demand of 15 to 20 million euros. His contract with Real Madrid runs until June 2027, and several other clubs, including Real Betis, have also been linked with the player. Transfermarkt currently values the player at €10 million.
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