Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos to return back to Arsenal after turning down three loan bids

Dani Ceballos will return back to Arsenal after a season long loan deal.

The 24-year old Spanish footballer will rejoin Arsenal on a season-long loan from Real Madrid this week. He spent his 2019-20 campaign at the Emirates Stadium. He reportedly turned down three loan bids from Italy and Spain. When asked about the same, “only Arsenal”, was his answer.

The club also announced the signing of 22-year old Brazilian defender Gabriel Magalhaes. World-renowned journalist and reporter Fabrizio Romano first reported the news on Twitter.

“Arsenal is planning to announce soon the ‘coming back’ of Dani Ceballos after he turned down three loan bids [from Italy and Spain]. “Only Arsenal” was his answer. A simple loan from Real Madrid. Contracts signed for Gabriel – no problem, it’s 100% done.”

Ceballos’ previous season at Arsenal

Ceballos joined Arsenal after a season-long loan in July 2019. He had previously represented Real Betis and Real Madrid. He made his first appearance for Arsenal in August 2019 where he provided two assists in a 2-1 victory over Burnley. Ceballos also earned a man-of-the-match for his performance. He scored his first goal for Arsenal in a 4-0 win over Standard Liege in October 2019. Recently he scored his second goal for Arsenal in to secure a 2-1 win over Sheffield United in June 2020.

Best for Ceballos to stay at Arsenal?

Ceballos has already formed a good relationship with Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta and the rest of the squad. Arteta always wanted to keep him as well because he was an important component of the team who won the FA cup final. The midfielder wasn’t part of Real Madrid’s head coach Zinedine Zidane’s plan anyway.

A return to Arsenal will further guarantee him enough game time for European championship and Olympics next summer.

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