Dani Ceballos ‘to sign’ for Betis on free, nine years after exit, until 2029 | OneFootball

Dani Ceballos is set to rejoin Real Betis on a free nine years after leaving, having agreed a deal to June 2029, according to El Periódico Mediterráneo. The move still depends on his registration.

The contract spans three seasons on progressive terms. He will earn less in year one, rising over the next two, with performance incentives added.

Talks reached a decisive stage on Tuesday during the market’s frantic finale. Betis settled terms, then paused to open salary room. Registration hinges on exits, with Pablo García close to Racing de Santander.

Ceballos became a free agent after a mutual termination with Real Madrid in June, leaving after seven seasons in the first team and 16 trophies. He waived about six million euros net and kept a Betis return as his priority despite other options.

Betis must free a place and margin to complete the move. Iker Losada has four alternatives, Girona, Almería, AZ and Jagiellonia, and his departure is viewed as key but remains unresolved with fewer than four hours left.

Álvaro Fidalgo’s potential exit has gained importance and could be decisive both financially and in midfield numbers. He has a proposal from Celta, which may proceed if Ilaix Moriba leaves.

At 30, the academy graduate is on the verge of a Heliópolis return after spending most of his career away from Seville.

Source: El Periódico Mediterráneo

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