Aston Villa Gears Up with €18 Million Bid for Real Madrid Talent

Real Madrid’s Midfield Depth Raises Questions about Dani Ceballos’ Future

As the new season unfolds, serious doubts loom over the future of some Real Madrid players. While Carlo Ancelotti’s squad lacks depth in certain areas, the midfield department is teeming with talent. Jude Bellingham has quickly become a superstar since his summer arrival, and players like Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Fede Valverde have also made significant contributions.

Interestingly, even the all-time legends Toni Kroos and Luka Modric are finding it challenging to secure a consistent spot in the starting lineup. This situation raises concerns about the playing time that Dani Ceballos can expect moving forward.

Only a few months ago, Ceballos signed a contract extension with Real Madrid. However, it appears that consistent opportunities in the midfield may be hard to come by for him.

Despite the limited playing time at Real Madrid, there is no shortage of interest in Ceballos’ signature. According to reports from XCatalunya, Aston Villa is preparing an offer of up to €18 million to acquire the Spanish midfielder.

Currently, Ceballos serves as a backup option at best for Real Madrid and has been dealing with fitness issues in recent times. His playing time has been scarce, with stats from Transfermarkt showing that he has made just 2 appearances and played 49 minutes of football this season.

Given these circumstances, it’s not surprising that Ceballos is being linked with a move away from the club just three months after signing a new four-year deal. A potential move to Aston Villa, a club that has performed well under the management of Unai Emery and where Ceballos already has Premier League experience from his time at Arsenal, could offer him a fresh start and more regular playing opportunities.