Real Madrid have a number of tough decisions to make over the coming months. One of them involves the futures of some players that they already have in their squad, as their current deals are set to run out in the summer. There are quite a few players who find themselves in a similar situation at Santiago Bernabeu right now.
Real Madrid’s squad depth is already very thin as it is. As a result, they cannot afford to see any more of their players leaving as free agents, without bringing in adequate replacements to take up their roles in the team.
One player whose future seems uncertain as of now is none other than Dani Ceballos. The Spaniard’s current contract runs out in the summer and it is uncertain what the future holds for him.
For a long while, it had looked like he was destined to leave the club as a free agent. But Ceballos’ form has improved drastically in recent months, and he has become an important member of the team as a result. And his recent performances seem to have caught the interest of other clubs as well, with one of them being Atletico Madrid.
Atletico are pushing to sign Real Madrid player this summer
As reported by MARCA, on two occasions an emissary of Atletico Madrid has asked the entourage of Ceballos. The player has given priority to Real Madrid but he wants the possible renewal to come to him on his own merits.
It remains to be seen what the future holds for Ceballos at Real Madrid. Even a few months ago, him leaving on a free transfer seemed like the most likely route.
But the Spaniard has played consistently for Real Madrid in recent months. As a result, it might be a mistake on the part of the club to let him leave, especially when he seems interested in staying.