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Dani Ceballos returns to Real Betis amid fitness struggles

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2026-09-04 14:34 UTC → 2026-09-06 12:19 UTC · added removed

Dani Ceballos officially returns to Real Betis amid fitness struggles

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. His career also includes a loan spell at Arsenal FC and appearances for the Spanish national team. As of September 2026, Ceballos has already begun training with teammates under manager faced challenges reintegrating into the competitive squad. Manager Manuel Pellegrini as noted that the club prepares midfielder was omitted from the selection for La Liga fixtures, including an upcoming the match against his former club, Real Madrid. Regarding the move, Ceballos stated, “I have dreamed Madrid due to a lack of being here.” competitive rhythm. This professional transition coincides with significant personal milestones. follows a summer where Ceballos and trained alone after his partner, Luna Serrat, became parents to twin girls contract rescission, resulting in July. During his official presentation with Real Betis, Serrat surprised a lack of standard pre-season preparation. Ceballos by traveling from Madrid is currently working to Seville regain match fitness with the newborns to support him. Serrat, the granddaughter objective of singer Joan Manuel Serrat, shared joining the moment on social media. Ceballos noted that his daughters are his greatest source of happiness and that Seville is an ideal city squad for them Real Betis’s Champions League debut against Lille on September 8. This fixture marks the club’s return to grow up in. top-tier continental competition after 21 years.

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  1. 2026-09-06 12:19 UTC Dani Ceballos returns to Real Betis amid fitness struggles
  2. 2026-09-04 14:34 UTC Dani Ceballos officially returns to Real Betis
  3. 2026-09-03 09:48 UTC Dani Ceballos officially returns to Real Betis
  4. 2026-09-02 07:35 UTC Dani Ceballos officially returns to Real Betis
  5. 2026-08-31 09:52 UTC Dani Ceballos potential return to Real Betis

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