Dani Ceballos Pushing for Marseille Move

Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos is pushing hard to join Olympique Marseille, and recent developments suggest both clubs are nearing an agreement. According to the latest updates, the deal is expected to be structured as a loan with an obligation to buy, though the exact sum to trigger the move remains under negotiation .

Ceballos, now 29, has made his desire to depart clear—reports say he’s fully on board with the transfer, as it promises more playing time and a pivotal role in Marseille’s squad . However, Real Madrid appear firm on securing a permanent move, with valuations floating between €15 to €20 million .

While Marseille may prefer to delay full financial commitment via a loan setup, Real Madrid’s willingness to negotiate suggests optimism about sealing the deal before the transfer window ends .

A post-match “Last dance” social media message from Ceballos has sparked speculation that this could be his final chapter at the Bernabéu .

Despite his diminished role under Xabi Alonso, the coach has reservations over letting Ceballos go without strong financial terms—and certainly not on a simple loan—emphasizing that the departure should benefit the club strategically .

What happens next? As Real Madrid weigh internal midfield remedies and Marseille strategizes loan-plus-buy terms, all eyes are on the rapidly closing transfer window for a definitive outcome.