Although Dani Ceballos has passed real Madrid's medical examination and has signed personal terms, Real Madrid have not yet agreed with Betis on the transfer. According to Marca, Ceballos' transfer has entered the final stages, and if the two sides cannot reach an agreement, Real Madrid may go to the headquarters of the professional league on Thursday afternoon to pay a penalty of 15 million euros.
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As with the transfer of Theo Hernandez, Real Madrid do not want to activate the player's buyout clause unless it is a last resort. In the view of president Florentino, taking a large amount of cash to La Liga headquarters to pay liquidated damages is not decent enough and damages relations with other clubs. Therefore, during the negotiations, Real Madrid has been trying to meet Betis's conditions, but neither the two sides can agree on the amount of the transfer or the payment method.
According to the Marca newspaper, Real Madrid wanted to pay a transfer fee of 16 million euros in two installments, but Betis asked for a higher price (or add additional terms on top of 16 million euros) and wanted to pay it in one lump sum. So far, the differences between the two sides are still relatively large. Betis Chairman Angel Harrow has said that if satisfactory conditions are not given, it is preferable for Real Madrid to directly activate the buyout clause. Obviously, this is not what Florentino wants to see.
Currently, Ceballos is on holiday in Jerez, and after completing the medical examination and signing the contract, he has returned in a Special Real Madrid plane. According to the original plan, Real Madrid will hold a joining ceremony for Ceballos on July 20, and on July 21, Ceballos will go to the United States to join the team. Prior to this, Real Madrid had announced the signing of Special Olympics and the return of Vallejo.