Saudi Pro League Eyes Real Madrid Stars Alaba, Ceballos Amid Contract Uncertainty

Real Madrid players David Alaba and Dani Ceballos have attracted interest from Saudi Pro League clubs amid the summer transfer window, but both players prefer to remain in Spain. Alaba, who earns a substantial salary and has one year left on his contract, is determined to complete his term at Real Madrid despite limited playing opportunities. Ceballos, facing a reduced role under new coach Xabi Alonso, is reportedly open to returning to his former club Real Betis rather than moving to Saudi Arabia. While Saudi clubs like Al Nassr and Al Hilal have expressed interest, no formal offers have been made yet. Real Madrid aims to sell some players to manage squad size and wages, but the reluctance of Alaba and Ceballos to leave complicates these plans. The club faces a challenge balancing its ambition to rejuvenate the squad with the unwillingness of certain veterans to depart.