Tag: Dani Ceballos

Real Madrid Target Adam Wharton Amid Midfield Concerns

Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace)
August 2025

Real Madrid are considering a move for Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton if Dani Ceballos joins Marseille. With Bellingham and Camavinga sidelined, Xabi Alonso sees Wharton as a potential solution to strengthen midfield depth and tactical stability. Palace reportedly value Wharton at €80m, complicating Madrid’s pursuit. Los Blancos remain cautious about the price but see him as a long-term replacement after Toni Kroos and Luka Modric’s exits. Wharton is tied to Palace until 2029.

Marseille Near Deal for Madrid’s Ceballos

Dani Ceballos (Real Madrid)
August 2025

Dani Ceballos is close to joining Marseille after writing of his ‘last dance’ at Real Madrid. Despite injuries to Bellingham and Camavinga, he has barely featured and now favours a key role under Roberto De Zerbi in Ligue 1. Foot Mercato and AS report personal terms are nearly agreed. De Zerbi’s project promises regular starts, with Ceballos seeking stability after just four minutes of league action this season. Madrid’s reliance on Valverde, Tchouameni, and Güler has forced his exit.

Real Madrid Stars Escape Bans Ahead of Arsenal Clash

Antonio Rudiger, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, Dani Ceballos (Real Madrid)
April 2025 (UEFA ruling ahead of April 8 UCL match)

Rudiger, Mbappe, and Ceballos have been fined but avoided bans for gestures made during the penalty win over Atletico Madrid. Vinicius was cleared.
UEFA found the players violated rules of decent conduct. Rudiger (€40k), Mbappe (€30k), and Ceballos (€20k) were each fined. Suspensions of one UEFA match were issued to Rudiger and Mbappe—but these are under a one-year probation. If either breaks UEFA conduct rules again during this period, the ban becomes active and they will miss their next eligible UEFA match.

UEFA Investigates Mbappé, Vinícius & Co. for “Indecent Conduct” After Atlético Win

Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Antonio Rüdiger, Dani Ceballos (Real Madrid)
12 March (match), investigation announced 28 March

UEFA is investigating four Real Madrid players for alleged “indecent conduct” during celebrations after their UCL win over Atlético Madrid.
Mbappé was caught making a crotch gesture; Rüdiger danced on the pitch after scoring the winning penalty. UEFA has assigned a disciplinary inspector, with possible suspensions before the Arsenal quarterfinal.

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