Real Madrid News
Real Madrid midfielder ‘dreams’ of a renewal, working with veteran star to improve game
Dani Ceballos is one of many Real Madrid players that have their contracts expiring at the end of the season.
But unlike players such as Toni Kroos, Luka Modric or Karim Benzema, the midfielder is not one of the most crucial members of the first team. So naturally, there is a sense of uncertainty over his future at the club.
However, that has not stopped the media from excessively reporting on the future of the former Arsenal starlet, who has been a part of the Real Madrid setup since 2017.
A few months ago, it would seem almost impossible for Ceballos to earn a renewal from the Real Madrid board. But a lot has changed since, with the midfielder turning it around spectacularly with his performances off the bench.
According to ABC (h/t Madrid Xtra), Ceballos himself is buoyed by his recent success and wants to continue at Santiago Bernabeu. The midfielder dreams of renewal with Los Blancos, as he seeks to capitalise on his current form and become a key player under Carlo Ancelotti.
Recent reports suggest Real Madrid are poised to come up with a four-year contract extension offer to Ceballos. The player is expected to pen the deal, as he does not care about the money and simply wants to continue at the Bernabeu.
The report further points out that Ceballos is working extra hard to not only improve his performance but also make himself more versatile in the middle of the park. The former Arsenal star appears to be keen on learning the consistency of how and when to make a pass from Kroos, whose current contract also expires at the end of the season.
Kroos’ influence in Ceballos’ game has been quite evident in recent matches, with the midfielder notably starring in the Copa Del Rey contest against Atletico Madrid, completing over 100 passes.
Real Madrid are back in action tomorrow in La Liga as they take on Elche at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero on Matchday 6.
The Merengues go into the game on the back of a solid 4-1 win over Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabeu and will be eager to build on that, especially with the Madrid derby coming up later in the week.
Ahead of the trip to Elche, Jose Mourinho has announced the squad list of players that will be at his disposal for the game tomorrow night.
There are no new returns to the squad as Real Madrid continue to be without Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy, and Rodrygo Goes for the game.
Mourinho could look to make changes to his starting lineup, keeping an eye on the derby at the weekend, which could potentially open the doors for someone like Aurelien Tchouameni to start, having been eased back into the thick of things after return from injury.
There could be some rotations in defence as well, with the likes of Antonio Rudiger and Trent Alexander-Arnold hoping to get some action on the pitch.
It remains to be seen if Yan Diomande starts another game after featuring from the get-go against Rayo at the weekend, especially considering that Arda Guler has been a key player for Mourinho’s team.
Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., and Jude Bellingham have started all matches so far and it will be interesting to see if one or all of them are given a break with an eye on the derby.
📋✅ ¡Nuestros convocados!
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) September 14, 2026
🆚 @elchecf pic.twitter.com/cTBbwSThoO
