A Real Madrid star has now reportedly agreed to join one of their biggest rivals at the end of the season.
There are several players who could leave Los Blancos at the end of the season, with loanees Kepa Arrizabalaga and Joselu likely to return to their parent clubs, according to various reports.
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Moreover, Luka Modric, Lucas Vazquez, Nacho and Toni Kroos all have contracts in June, although it is believed the German playmaker will sign a one-year extension.
While journalist Fabrizio Romano recently reported that Nacho will indeed not renew his deal at the Santiago Bernabeu, another Real star is said to be on his way out, and his next destination could be a controversial one.
According to Spanish outlet El Desmarque, midfielder Dani Ceballos has signed a pre-contract agreement with Real's city rivals Atletico Madrid.
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It is further claimed, though, that the agreement will be meaningless if the two teams cannot agree on a transfer fee, with the midfielder valued at €8 million (R159 million) by Transfermarkt.
AC Milan have also been linked with a move for Ceballos, but it is said they would prefer a loan deal instead of a permanent one.
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The Spaniard, whose Real contract expires in June 2027, has been on the Spanish giants books since 2017, although his time at the club has been separated by two loan spells at Arsenal.
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