Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso confirmed the maintenance of Dani Ceballos at the club, after a week of negotiation for his departure in Ligue 1.
The 29 -year -old would have liked a more important role, a rotation option.
Ceballos far from OM
Ceballos would have concluded an agreement with Olympique de Marseille to leave Real Madrid, but after having requested an additional period to make a final decision, the French club canceled the contract. He was then mentioned as a return potential to Real Betis, his former club, but the message of Santiago Bernabéu is that Ceballos will not leave.
Alonso confirms the maintenance of Ceballos at the club.
However, during his press conference Friday before the Real Madrid shock against the RCD Mallorca, he confirmed that the decision had been made.
“I discussed with him and the decision was made: he remains. My opinion does not change anything. He's staying ; He's just one more member of the team. And I'm happy with him. »»
Alonso did not want to specify whether a more important role had been promised to Real Madrid.
“Details, it is better to tell you. But the decision seems final. He always plays the same role as before, and that does not change my opinion on him. ”
In addition, he practically confirmed that Real Madrid would make no transfer before the transfer date on Monday.
“It is likely that we are finished, but I don't want to get caught. We always want to be vigilant, wait. But it looks like yes. »»
