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Dani Ceballos has impressed for Betis and Spain U21s.
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Real Madrid confirm €18 million signing of Betis youngster

Dani Ceballos attracted interest from Barcelona after an impressive season, but Los Blancos have won the race for his signature.

REAL MADRID HAVE completed the signing of Dani Ceballos from Real Betis for a reported €18 million.

The Champions League winners beat competition from Barcelona for the midfielder, who was named Player of the Tournament at the European U21 Championship with Spain this year.

The 20-year-old enjoyed an impressive season with Betis, scoring twice in 30 league appearances, and Madrid and Barca both contacted Betis for him.

Betis offered him a new deal, but president Angel Haro revealed on Monday that the player informed them of his decision to join Zinedine Zidane’s side after agreeing a six-year contract, leaving the clubs to decide on a transfer fee.

Real Madrid and Real Betis have reached an agreement over the transfer of Dani Ceballos, who is tied to the club for the next six seasons,” a statement from Real read.

Ceballos is Madrid’s second signing of the close-season, having already secured Theo Hernandez from Atletico Madrid for €24m.

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