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Real Madrid midfielder offered to Atletico Madrid and several Premier League clubs
Amid uncertainties over the future of Dani Ceballos, a recent report from MARCA has offered an update on the player, whose contract at Santiago Bernabeu expires at the end of the season.
Ceballos has been in stellar form since the turn of the year, making waves in Spanish football with his consistent performances in La Liga. But despite his form, his future at Bernabeu remains unresolved.
There were initial reports that claimed Real Madrid are willing to come up with the renewal offer, but it appears the player wants assurances over his role at the club. Real Madrid are not in a position to offer Ceballos regular game-time next season and beyond.
This has led to speculations over his future, with MARCA now claiming that Ceballos has recently offered himself to Atletico Madrid, asking whether or not the Spanish giants will be interested in acquiring his services at the end of the season.
But Atleti have no desire to sign Ceballos as his player-profile is not something the club are looking for. This contradicts earlier reports that claimed Los Rojiblancos had approached Ceballos over a move during the international break, which was rejected by the player himself.
The report came against the backdrop of Ceballos’ excellent performances for Real Madrid this year. In 2023, the midfielder has featured in all but two of the club’s league matches, which is indicative of his fiery form at the moment.
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid are not the only club Ceballos has offered himself to. There are certain Premier League clubs that received offers recently, as the midfielder seemingly grows desperate over a move elsewhere.
We may receive a more definitive update on Ceballos’ future by the end of the month when Real Madrid inform the player of their final decision over his contract.
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Real Madrid eye €40 millon-rated goalkeeper as potential Thibaut Courtois replacement
Real Madrid boast one of the best goalkeepers in world football in the form of Thibaut Courtois.
However, the Belgian is already 34 and his current contract at the club expires at the end of the season.
Although Real Madrid are keen on extending his contract, they are preparing for the possibility of life beyond the veteran goalkeeper as well.
Keeping that in mind, Real Madrid are already keeping tabs on the market and monitoring potential replacements, with Diogo Costa emerging as one of the options.
Real Madrid interested in Diogo Costa
As reported by Bernabeu Digital, Costa is among the goalkeepers Real Madrid are interested in, as they look for potential replacements for Courtois.
The Portuguese international is regarded highly and has been endorsed personally by the club’s new goalkeeping coach, Nuno Santos.
Jose Mourinho is also said to be playing a key role in driving the club’s interest in Costa, who currently plies his trade for FC Porto.
At age of just 26, Costa has established himself as the firm number one for the Portugal national team, having already won almost 50 caps.
€40 million for Costa?
Acquiring the services of Diogo Costa, though, won’t be a walk in the park for Real Madrid.
The Portuguese international is valued at around €40 million, which the club might see as steep.
But given the experience and the quality Costa offers, Real Madrid do indeed see him as the ideal candidate to replace Courtois, if necessary.
Given that he is also liked by Mourinho and Santos, there is no reason why Real Madrid will be against paying that premium for the goalkeeper, especially if Courtois ends up leaving the club.
Real Madrid, though, are also open to finding an in-house replacement for Courtois, with Javi Navarro, in particular, making a lot of waves in the lower divisions.
That being said, everything indicates Courtois will sign a new contract so there shouldn’t be any immediate need for a replacement.
