This is the reason why Ceballos has stopped his signing for OM

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The transfer of Dani Ceballos to Olympique de Marseille seemed on track, but the midfielder decided to reject the French club's economic proposal, as reported by Futbol Fantasy and Fabrizio Romano.

The Andalusian midfielder allegedly leaked Betis' supposed interest to push for a salary increase, a move that did not sit well in France and led to the breakdown of the deal.

🚨❌ The deal for Dani Ceballos to Olympique Marseille is currently OFF.

As reported earlier, nothing was done or sealed yet despite advanced talks last night… and OM won’t wait anymore.

OM will focus on different targets as Dani Ceballos wants to reflect on his future. pic.twitter.com/y9QrB6QNzn

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 27, 2025

Ceballos rejects Marseille's proposal

Marseille was willing to pay the €15 million demanded by Real Madrid, provided the player accepted a lower salary. However, Ceballos was not satisfied with the offer, and his entourage pushed for more benefits. The move backfired: the French officials grew tired of the player's maneuvers and definitively withdrew the proposal.

Sources close to the negotiation claim OM had been trying to close the deal for weeks, but the lack of flexibility from the Utrera-born player and the emergence of Betis as a supposed interested party altered the course of the talks.

Real Betis' role in the operation

Betis appears as a key element in this saga. From Heliópolis, the sporting director acknowledges the affection for the midfielder but denies any actual negotiations. Currently, the Green and Whites prioritize the signing of Antony and do not consider allocating €15 million for a player in a position they already have covered.

Ceballos' strategy of using Betis to increase the French offer backfired. In Marseille, they interpreted the move as lack of seriousness and decided to cut ties.

Real Madrid maintains its price

Real Madrid stands firm: they will not go below €15 million. For the White entity, the player's departure is not a priority but is necessary to streamline the squad. Ceballos, 28 years old, remains out of Xabi Alonso's plans, and the club seeks a solution before the summer transfer window closes.

In total, Ceballos has played 119 official matches with the Merengue team, contributing 7 goals and 13 assists. His market value currently stands around €18 million, according to Transfermarkt, but time is running out for his chances of finding an immediate destination.

Uncertain future for the midfielder

With Marseille out of the picture and Betis lacking financial capacity, Ceballos' outlook is once again uncertain. The player will have to choose between accepting a less ambitious financial offer or continuing on Real Madrid's bench at the Santiago Bernabéu.

What seemed like an opportunity to reignite his career in France turned into another disagreement. Now, the future of Dani Ceballos remains shrouded in uncertainty, awaiting another suitor willing to satisfy both the player and Real Madrid.

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