Real Madrid's deal with Ceballos has reached a dead end

Real Madrid's negotiations with midfielder Dani Ceballos regarding his anticipated departure during the current summer transfer window have reached a stalemate, with both parties clearly disagreeing on the terms of the contract termination . According to reports in the Spanish newspaper AS, Ceballos has begun talks with the club's management to terminate the final year of his contract, but the negotiations have yet to yield a final agreement . Real Madrid refuses to allow the player to leave for free, while Ceballos is seeking a mutual termination agreement that would allow him to return to his former club, Real Betis, without incurring any transfer fee . The 29-year-old Spanish midfielder hopes to end his career with the Madrid team and start afresh with the club where his footballing journey began, but Real Madrid's firm stance has stalled the negotiations . Ceballos joined Real Madrid from Real Betis in the summer of 2017 as one of the most promising young talents in Spanish football at the time, but he has struggled to secure a regular starting position . After struggling for playing time in his early years, he moved on loan to Arsenal before returning to Real Madrid, where he faced stiff competition in midfield and several injuries that hampered his consistency . Last season saw his role within the team continue to diminish, as Real Madrid embarks on a new phase under a different manager, making a separation between the two parties a likely outcome in the coming weeks, despite ongoing disagreements over the terms of his departure.