Real Madrid is poised for a significant squad overhaul this summer following a season that fell short of the club's lofty standards. While marquee signings are expected, several departures are also on the horizon as the club reshapes its roster.

One player whose exit now appears certain is midfielder Dani Ceballos. According to reports from Matteo Moretto at MARCA, the 29-year-old Spaniard is definitively set to leave the Santiago Bernabéu when the transfer window opens.

Ceballos has endured another frustrating campaign, struggling to secure a consistent role under Carlo Ancelotti. With just seven starts and 810 total minutes across all competitions this season, his path to regular first-team football at Madrid is effectively blocked.

This lack of playing time, combined with his contract entering its final year in 2025, makes a summer sale a logical move for the club to avoid losing him for free later. The interest in his services is already materializing, with Dutch giants Ajax reportedly making strong initial contact to bring him to Amsterdam.

For Ceballos, a move to a historic club like Ajax could offer the fresh start and consistent minutes he needs to reignite his career. However, a deal is not yet done; the midfielder famously rejected a last-minute move to Marseille last summer despite an agreement being in place. All eyes will now be on whether the talks with Ajax progress into a concrete transfer for the talented, yet underutilized, playmaker.