Arsenal loanee returns to Real Madrid as he confirms his exit

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Arsenal loanee Dani Ceballos has taken to Instagram to thank the club and their fans to confirm that he will return to Real Madrid this summer.

Ceballos played 56 times for Madrid between 2017 and 2019 after he made the move from Real Betis.

With first-team opportunities hard to come by, he was given permission to join Arsenal on a season-long loan in 2019.


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Ceballos finished the season strongly as he helped Arsenal win their fourteenth FA Cup.

In September 2020 it was announced that the midfielder would spend another season on loan with the Gunners.

The Spaniard has played 77 times for Mikel Arteta’s side in all competitions across the past two seasons.

Ceballos has now announced via his Instagram that he will return to Real Madrid ahead of next season. He wished the Gunners all the best for the future:

“Thanks Arsenal and thanks to all Gunners.

“For welcoming me with so much love from the very first day I wore this jersey. For letting me experience the feeling of being a Gunner and allowing me to be a part of your family all this time.

“A complicated year – for many reasons- has come to its end. Especially for having missed the chance of living home matches in the Emirates with our supporters. Still, I assure you that I will never forget your warmth and support in every moment. I am sure that Arsenal, being a historic and great team, will soon be back on top, winning championships and being a reference as it is and always has been. This club, and especially its supporters, deserve it, and I am confident that they will achieve it.

“Thanks to all those people who are part of the team: coaches, kit men, medical staff, communications and marketing team, employees, managers and especially the supporters.
All those persons who so often work quietly giving all they have for this great club.

“I want you to know that I have always worked very hard and tried my very best for this crest and this jersey.

“I wish you all the best and the success that I’m sure will come.

“Let’s go Gunners! GOODBYE. THANKS FOR ALL!”