Dani Ceballos got here very near leaving Actual Madrid and becoming a member of Olympique de Marseille, their opponents within the UEFA Champions League tonight.
The 29-year-old midfielder didn’t characteristic closely below Xabi Alonso on the FIFA Membership World Cup or within the early components of the season, resulting in him looking for an exit, and Marseille got here ahead.
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The whole lot appeared set for Ceballos to affix the Ligue 1 membership, with an settlement in place as nicely, just for him to .
Why Ceballos rejected Marseille?
As Ceballos prepares to face what might have been his new membership, has come ahead with a report on how his switch to Marseille ended up falling by way of.
The settlement between Ceballos and Marseille was executed, and the participant was making ready to journey to France. Nonetheless, on the final second, he modified course and determined to stay at Actual Madrid.
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“It isn’t straightforward to go away the very best membership on the earth,” the midfielder from Seville reasoned in personal.
Ceballos opted to remain at Actual Madrid. (Picture by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Photos)
Moreover, regardless of his decreased function up to now, Ceballos stays satisfied that he will be necessary at Actual Madrid and make useful contributions to assist the group below Xabi Alonso.
The driving power behind the aborted deal was Marseille supervisor Roberto De Zerbi. The Italian coach had satisfied the midfielder with a mission constructed round him: he could be the centre of his tactical plan.
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De Zerbi confirmed Ceballos a degree of belief and appreciation that the participant valued. After rejecting the proposal on the final minute, the Actual Madrid star personally known as the coach to apologise and to thank him for his efforts.
Whereas he did get some minutes within the first three matches of the season, Ceballos made his first begin this previous weekend towards Actual Sociedad and .
It’s a step ahead that has boosted his confidence in gaining extra alternatives all through the season.