Ceballos: The goal for the future is still to return to Real Madrid to play an important role

On January 05, Arsenal midfielder Ceballos was interviewed by Radio Celle

Dani, first of all congratulations on yesterday's victory over West Brom, it looks like Arsenal are back on track:

Yes, in fact, the game was not easy, because some of the pre-match conditions and the opponent's lawn situation were not ideal, but in the end we still won smoothly.

We saw you celebrate in yesterday's game, when you scored the fourth goal in the game, and you were very excited:

In fact, I don't know why this action on the social network is on fire, but I am really happy, and it is also because some of the previous games are not satisfactory, so it is really very happy to be able to achieve such a victory.

It's still quite handsome, but some people say "Dani, you celebrate so much and think you scored":

(Laughs) It's ok.

So, what happened to Arsenal's start this season?

We didn't start well because if our goal is to get into the Europa League, then it's definitely not going to work. But recently we've been in good shape, winning three straight in the last three games, and those three games are still very tight.

For Arsenal, it's only six points away from the Europa League, and you're even further back from where you were before:

Yes, lately we've been in a formation closer to 4-2-3-1 than it was before, and I've been closer to the 8 position, with more emphasis on positionality, more need to control the game, and connect with other players on the central axis. Although the range of activities is smaller, I am still very satisfied with the location. It's not the same as my position in the national team and Betis, but I'm getting better now and hopefully I can absorb more tactics and ideas.

Tomorrow the cover of the newspaper As is "5 años de felizidane" (5 years of Happy Zidane). What about Ceballos? Is it also "Happy Zidane"?

Emmmm, this, how to say it, in fact, I think for Real Madrid fans and Real Madrid people, all these years Zidane's coaching has made everything better, he is the best coach real Madrid can have now.

But it's also true that you haven't had many opportunities under him:

Yes, but he is still a very honest person, telling me that I don't have much time at Real Madrid, need to play for opportunities, need to play time, I think this is very good, because the coach and you still have something to say, so it is good for everyone.

From a positional point of view, I think Dani's current position is closer to a player who can bring balance to the team, and if you need to bring the rhythm up, for example, can you do it?

Yeah, that's what I try to do every day in training now, and one of the good things is that Mr. Arteta plays the same position as I used to, he often tells me how to play in midfield, how to do a pass, how to find a place for my teammates, and I think it also makes me better.

If, now, you have to choose, next season Real Madrid told you that you have to go on loan for another 1 year, would you agree? Or do I not want to continue to rent for a third year, I want to decide my own destiny?

In fact I signed with Real Madrid until 2023, and I have 2 and a half years left on my contract. I'm still a Real Madrid player and now my goal is to succeed at Arsenal and then see how next season goes. But ultimately my goal is to get back to Real Madrid and play an important role in the best clubs in the world.

What do you think is the difference between the Premier League and La Liga?

I think the biggest difference is the way the two sides play, the Players in the Premier League are technically worse than La Liga, but the physical confrontation is much stronger, and it is more necessary to pass quickly here, so as to ensure that the position is not lost, and at the same time have a better vision. For a player like me, it's very difficult to play no. 10 in the Premier League because the opponent's defense in the middle is very fierce, and the no. 8 position is more suitable for me.

Will you consider going back to Betis in the future? Would you like to retire at Betis?

Yes, I wanted to be able to reunite with my hometown fans, and I felt that although I was not leaving in a very good way, the relationship between the fans and me was not what it should be. But I'm sure I'll come back to Betis.

So do you think you're more "Betis" or more "Real Madrid"?

I'm from Sevilla and I grew up playing at Betis and I think Betis is a little more special than any club.

Here Spain is also very concerned about Ramos's contract extension, do you know anything there?

In fact, I just talked to Ramos today... But well...

Hey, don't sell it:

I can say that I believe Ramos's goal is to retire at Real Madrid.

Ever asked you, Arsenal or the Premier League or anything (laughs)?

Put it this way, if I had to bet now, I would definitely bet on Ramos's contract extension.

Who is the best defender in your heart?

I feel like there's no doubt from so many years of steady performance, Ramos.

(Editor: Yao Fan)