# Dani Ceballos returns to Real Betis amid fitness struggles > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dani-ceballos-potential-return-to-real-betis > Updated: 2026-09-06T02:03:41.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 4. Midfielder Dani Ceballos has officially returned to Real Betis, signing a three-year contract that will keep him at the club until June 30, 2029. The 30-year-old joins as a free agent following the rescission of his Real Madrid contract. Ceballos, who began his professional career at Betis in 2014, brings significant experience to the squad, having secured multiple major titles including three Champions League trophies and two La Liga titles during his time in Madrid. As of September 2026, Ceballos has faced challenges reintegrating into the competitive squad. Manager Manuel Pellegrini noted that the midfielder was omitted from the selection for the match against Real Madrid due to a lack of competitive rhythm. This follows a summer where Ceballos trained alone after his contract rescission, resulting in a lack of standard pre-season preparation. Ceballos is currently working to regain match fitness with the objective of joining the squad for Real Betis’s Champions League debut against Lille on September 8. This fixture marks the club’s return to top-tier continental competition after 21 years. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-06: Real Betis players prepare for Champions League and LaLiga milestones Real Betis midfielder Dani Ceballos missed the match against Real Madrid due to lack of rhythm, aiming instead for the upcoming Champions League debut against Lille. Álvaro Fidalgo also saw his LaLiga debut. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/real-betis-players-prepare-for-champions-league-and-laliga-milestones ### 2026-09-04: Dani Ceballos returns to Real Betis amid new fatherhood Dani Ceballos has rejoined Real Betis until 2029, celebrating his professional return alongside the recent birth of his twin daughters with partner Luna Serrat. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dani-ceballos-returns-to-real-betis-amid-new-fatherhood ### 2026-09-02: Dani Ceballos returns to Real Betis on three-year deal Dani Ceballos has returned to Real Betis on a free transfer, signing a three-year contract until 2029 after leaving Real Madrid. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dani-ceballos-returns-to-real-betis-on-three-year-deal ### 2026-08-15: Dani Ceballos seeks return to Real Betis Dani Ceballos has signaled his intention to return to Real Betis, expressing a desire to wait for the club despite interest from other teams during the summer transfer window. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dani-ceballos-seeks-return-to-real-betis --- Cite as: Dani Ceballos returns to Real Betis amid fitness struggles. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dani-ceballos-potential-return-to-real-betis