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Real Madrid outcast edges closer to return to former club
Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos appears to be taking concrete steps toward a long-awaited return to Real Betis.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the Spaniard has begun moving out of his home in Madrid and into a newly built property in his hometown of Utrera, further fueling speculation that his time at Real Madrid is coming to an end.
While negotiations with Real Betis over a new contract are still pending, signs off the pitch suggest the move is edging closer.
Departure from Madrid underway
Ceballos is currently working on terminating the final year of his contract with Real Madrid.
The 29-year-old hopes to leave as a free agent, which would then allow him to finalise a multi-year agreement with Betis, the club where he developed before joining Los Blancos nine years ago after his release clause was activated.
The transition has become increasingly visible. A worker from the transport company handling Ceballos’ move shared images on social media showing household appliances and furniture being loaded, accompanied by the message:
“Moving for @danifuli10. Thank you for trusting @elverdaderoraul.”
Another photo showed the truck leaving the Community of Madrid with the song Volveré by Galván Real playing in the background, an apparent nod to Ceballos’ imminent return to Andalusia.
Social media hints continue
Ceballos himself has done little to quiet the rumours. Spending part of his summer in Marbella, he recently posted photos from the gym accompanied by music from El Barrio and the caption:
“One day less.”
The midfielder also shared several pictures with his partner, Luna Serrat, who is expecting twin daughters. The couple plan to raise their family in the new house in Utrera, close to relatives and friends.
In one post, Ceballos wrote that he would choose her “46 times more.” The number was far from random.
The number 46 holds special significance for the midfielder. It was the shirt number he wore when he made his senior debut for Real Betis during the 2013/14 season.
He kept the same number throughout the 2014/15 campaign in Segunda Division, helping the club earn promotion back to La Liga.
Now, more than a decade after those early days, all signs point toward a reunion between Ceballos and the club where his professional journey began.
The official announcement has yet to arrive, but the move from Madrid to Seville suggests that Ceballos’ return to Real Betis is becoming increasingly inevitable.
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Real Madrid defender takes major step towards comeback; set for return after international break
Real Madrid are finally beginning to see a clear path back for Eder Militao, with the defender now in the final phase of his rehabilitation and increasingly expected to return after the next international break.
Militao has been sidelined since suffering a tear to the proximal biceps femoris tendon in his left leg during the meeting with Alaves last April.
The injury required surgery, but his recovery has now reached a stage where his return can be discussed in more concrete terms.
Militao steps up rehabilitation at Valdebebas
While Real Madrid completed their preparations for Tuesday night’s trip to Elche, Militao was working separately from the main group at the Valdebebas Training Centre.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the Brazilian defender carried out specific exercises with the club’s rehabilitation staff and physiotherapists on pitches 1 and 2.
The work represents another step in a recovery process that has kept him away from competitive action for several months.
Mind you, Militao will not be involved against Elche, but the latest signs are considerably more encouraging for what comes next.
Return now expected after international break
The timeline surrounding Militao’s comeback is finally becoming clearer. Provided his recovery continues at its current pace, Real Madrid expect the centre-back to be available to Mourinho once the international break is over.
That break is scheduled to take place from the end of September into the first week of October, meaning Militao could be back by mid-October at the latest.
For a defender who has endured another significant spell on the sidelines, simply having a defined target gives an important moment in his rehabilitation.
Real Madrid still missing players
Militao’s progress is particularly welcome because Real Madrid continue to deal with several absences in the squad.
On that note, Rodrygo and Ferland Mendy remain on the injury list and are not expected to return as quickly as Militao.
Both these players are therefore ruled out of the Elche fixture, leaving Mourinho without several established options.
Beyond Elche, though, Militao’s return offers Real Madrid something far more valuable: another experienced defensive option for the demanding weeks ahead.
After surgery and months of rehabilitation, the Brazilian is now entering the final stretch, and if there are no setbacks, Real Madrid could have their defender back in the squad around the middle of October.
