Dani Ceballos Set to Leave Real Madrid as Contract Expires, Ajax Interested

Dani Ceballos reportedly poised to exit Real Madrid as Ajax show early interest

Dani Ceballos will reportedly leave Real Madrid this summer after 9 years and 15 trophies. Ajax technical director Jordi Cruyff is eyeing the 29-year-old in a squad overhaul.

Ajax technical director Jordi Cruyff wants Real Madrid’s Dani Ceballos as part of a summer rebuild. The midfielder is set to leave Madrid after making just 22 appearances this season...

 

Dani Ceballos is reportedly set to depart Real Madrid this summer, bringing an end to his nine-year stint in the Spanish capital.

The 29-year-old joined Real Madrid from Real Betis in summer 2017 for a reported €18 million. He has made 214 appearances for Los Blancos, collecting 15 trophies during his time at the club. Ceballos also spent two seasons on loan at Arsenal between 2019 and 2021.

 

This season, Ceballos has featured for just 810 minutes across 22 appearances in all competitions.

 

With his Real Madrid contract expiring this summer, the 14-cap Spain international is reportedly set to move on. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported Thursday that Ceballos will leave when his deal ends, with three clubs ready to make a move for the midfielder.

🚨 Dani Ceballos, expected to leave Real Madrid this summer with clubs already in contact to plan proposals.

Ajax and two more sides keen on Ceballos. pic.twitter.com/l6N7rhWn53

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 23, 2026

  

Ajax Target Ceballos in Summer Rebuild

Dutch side Ajax are among the clubs ready to move for Ceballos, with technical director Jordi Cruyff planning a major squad overhaul this summer.

 

Ajax sit fifth in the Eredivisie and are set for a fourth straight season without a trophy. Cruyff, previously director of football at FC Barcelona, took over in Amsterdam in February.