Atlético want to steal a player from Real Madrid

The times are changing. For several years, Real Madrid and Atlético had concluded a non-aggression pact. The two Madrid enemy brothers did not attack each other regarding their players. But this pact no longer holds for a little while since everyone has drawn from the other. Theo Hernandez moved from Atlético to Casa Blanca. Marcos Llorente, he made the journey in the opposite direction. This summer of 2023, the Colchoneros hope to convince another player to do the same.

In any case, this is what this Monday reveals brand. The Iberian daily gives its cover of the day to Dani Ceballos (26), the player who makes Diego Simeone and his club salivate. Twice, an emissary from Atlético took the temperature with the Spanish international and his entourage. The people of Madrid are very insistent and want to know his position for this summer before launching a first proposal. It should be remembered that the former Real Betis player Balompié will be free on June 30.

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Atlético wants Ceballos

A great opportunity that Atlético wants to seize. But the club from the Spanish capital is not the only one in the ranks since Premier League teams, already in the ranks this winter, are interested. Anyway, it will be necessary to convince the player. But again, the Colchoneros will have to work to achieve this. Marca explain that Dani Ceballos is currently prioritizing Real Madrid. He still hopes to obtain a contract extension, he who is highly appreciated by the team’s executives including Luka Modric and Toni Kroos.

Last summer, they had also campaigned for the Merengues to keep Ceballos. Supported by the locker room, the Spaniard therefore remained. More used by Carlo Ancelotti, he regained playing time and confidence (11 starts, 31 appearances). He shows interesting things when he is used (1 goal, 6 assists) and hopes that he will be rewarded for it. Ceballos is therefore patient while waiting to know the decision of the Merengues, who will decide at the end of the season. A tight timing that can do the business of Atlético de Madrid, which has already launched the big maneuvers to convince the player. The Madrid derby is already being played behind the scenes for Ceballos.