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Real Madrid outcast has no intention to leave in January despite limited appearances
Despite being one of the least-used players under Xabi Alonso, Dani Ceballos has decided he will not leave Real Madrid in January.
According to Defensa Central, the Spanish midfielder remains determined to fight for his place at the Santiago Bernabeu, even with limited playing time so far this season.
Ceballos has found himself in a secondary role, something he anticipated when the campaign began.
However, what has surprised many is how little he has featured in the most significant fixtures.
In the Clasico, he was brought on for just a single minute, seemingly to run down the clock, and against Liverpool at Anfield, Alonso did not even turn to him despite the team struggling for control in midfield.
No plans to leave
Even so, the 29-year-old is not considering a move in the winter transfer window, despite recent rumours linking him to clubs such as Napoli.
Inside Real Madrid, the attitude of Ceballos continues to impress the coaching staff.
They see him as a player who fits the team dynamic perfectly and appreciate his discipline, professionalism, and willingness to contribute whenever called upon.
The club understand that he may reassess his future next summer, but they plan to fully respect his decision.
Should he choose to move on, it will be only for a fair transfer fee, with both parties parting on good terms.
What next for Ceballos?
Ceballos will also have to weigh his options carefully. He came close to joining Marseille last summer before changing his mind at the last minute.
If he enjoys a productive second half of the season, he might decide to honour his current contract, which runs until 2027, before seeking a new challenge elsewhere.
For now, his focus remains entirely on Madrid. With Aurelien Tchouameni sidelined for three weeks, Ceballos could finally get the opportunity he has been waiting for in midfield.
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La Liga icon comes out in Mbappe’s defence amid bicycle controversy: ‘People are making a huge deal’
Kylian Mbappe’s vacations seem to be one of the favourite topics of the Spanish media, for they easily blow up into controversy with little to no basis time and time again.
It is indeed true that the player is often sighted on vacation at unconventional times. Most recently, he was spotted in Paris with his partner after being relieved from national team duty.
It is said that the player’s vacation was approved by the club and Jose Mourinho, and he is back in Madrid now for his recovery.
On social media, however, he posted a clip of himself on a bicycle which has faced much backlash from the Real Madrid and France faithful.
Former player comes out in Mbappe’s defence
Former Spain and Real Madrid player Santi Canizares spoke to the media in a recent interview via Defensa Central where he came out to back Mbappe amid the bicycle controversy.
“Let’s rule one thing out: maybe Mbappe only rode his bike for 100 meters. It’s just mind-boggling, this whole bike thing,” he began.
“He’s riding a mountain bike, but he might just be going from the hotel to the pool,” he added.
The former player also lashed out at fans for making a massive deal over a small moment in the player’s personal life.
“It seems to me that people are making a huge deal out of this bike thing – really, completely.”
He then pointed out examples of how biking is extremely common and why such a big fuss should not be made of it, saying,
“We, on the Spanish national team, had a day—during a training camp in the Netherlands—when we rode our bikes to the training field, which was a kilometre away.”
“The Spanish national team players also rode bikes around New York two days before the final,” he added.
As matters stand, the Frenchman is expected to bale back in action for Real Madrid in their first game after the international break. His performances after his return from injury, needless to say, will be crucial to win back the fans’ favour.
