Sky Sports Fantasy Football makes its return for the 2020/21 season. He has now made a total of 43 appearances for the club, and has started all but one of Arsenal's top-flight games this season, with his impressive displays earning him a call-up to the latest Spain squad under Luis Enrique. [ 7 ] Ceballos tävlingsdebuterade den 16 augusti 2017 i en 2–0-vinst över FC Barcelona i Supercopa de España , där han blev inbytt i den 80:e minuten mot Toni Kroos . Premier League debuts status report: When could we see Bale, Cavani, Partey, Ziyech? Arsenal midfielder Dani Ceballos has claimed he always had the intention of returning to the club in the summer. They asked me to wait a month, but I was clear that I wanted to return to my club, where I had found my best level,' Ceballos told a press conference ahead of Spain's Nations League fixture against Switzerland on Saturday. Dani Ceballos is understood to have completed his return to Arsenal. He becomes Arsenal's fifth signing of the summer, following the £27m arrival of Gabriel from Lille, permanent deals for Cedric Soares and Pablo Mari, who had been on loan, and Willian on a free transfer from Chelsea. Arsenal midfielder Dani Ceballos insists his priority was to return to the club in the summer, Ceballos had a great end to his loan spell last season and helped the Gunners lift the FA Cup. "Dani was an integral part of our team last season and finished the season in excellent form," Arteta said. "We all know his qualities after an impressive 2019/2020 campaign, which ended with him playing a key role in our FA Cup success. There were three competitions we could fight for. A domestic-only window for trades between the Premier League and EFL then runs from October 5 and closes on Friday, October 16 at 5pm. "I'm very pleased to be back with Arsenal," he told the club's website. We're bringing through young players, which I think is really important for this club, because it's something that's always been done here. Pilot, 66, meant to have flown footballer Emiliano Sala over Channel is being prosecuted over fatal flight. The Real Madrid midfielder arrived in London to seal a second loan spell with the Gunners on Thursday. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 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Technical director Edu added: "We're thrilled to have Dani back with us for the new season. Dani Ceballos says he rejected Real Madrid's pleas for him to take his time before securing his second loan spell at Arsenal. Ceballos established himself as an influential player for Arsenal last season, and speaking to Sky Sports in July, the Spaniard expressed a willingness to return to north London for the upcoming campaign. I'd been really happy with what Mikel had built at the club since he came in. The BIGGEST Merseyside derby in Premier League history: After battling for titles in the 80s, Liverpool and... Euros format 'set to be changed as UEFA accept tournament across 12 host cities will be prove difficult due... Marcus Rashford up for the fight as Boris Johnson rejects Manchester United star's plea for help in fighting... 'We don't trust that football can govern itself': Gary Neville teams up with ex-FA chairman David Bernstein... Liverpool winger Harry Wilson set to join Cardiff City on season-long loan with Reds seeking £3m fee after... Ceballos: "El Madrid me pidi� que esperara un mes, pero yo ten�a muy claro lo que quer�a: volver al Arsenal" | Marca.com. After the deal was announced, Arteta said: "Dani was and integral part of our team last season and finished the season in excellent form. And that is key for a player. 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The 24-year-old completed a loan move to the Gunners from Real Madrid for a second consecutive summer transfer window last month, with the North London club covering his wages but not paying a loan fee for the deal. Dani Ceballos has returned. Ceballos said that there was "never any doubt" about his Arsenal return and heaped praise on head coach Arteta, who he says was a huge influence in his decision to extend his stay at the Emirates. "It's true that I had other options, such as staying at Real Madrid and going back to the Spanish league, where there were teams interested in me. Arsenal midfielder Dani Ceballos has claimed he always had the intention of returning to the club in the summer. We're excited to add Dani to the list of quality players we are bringing in. The Spaniard spent last season on loan at Arsenal - catching the eye of many in particular after lockdown - and Mikel Arteta has confirmed he would like his compatriot to return for another spell. (1:08). Ceballos has started the season well and has started all but one Premier League game so far, His form led to a Spain recall and he played against Renato Sanches' Portugal on Wednesday. All the latest news, analysis and rumours from the window in one place. Will Arsenal make a statement at Man City? 'I spoke with Madrid to say that Arteta wanted me to come back. Real Madrid Den 14 juli 2017 värvades Ceballos av Real Madrid , där han skrev på ett sexårskontrakt. The comments below have not been moderated. "I'm very happy to have come back to a club where I feel important. Ceballos, 24, established himself as a firm favourite of Mikel Arteta late in the 2019/20 season and played a crucial role in Arsenal's victory in the FA Cup Final. The midfielder impressed in the second half of the 2019-20 campaign, ending the campaign with 24 league appearances and starting in the FA Cup final win over Chelsea last month. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was also keen for the Spain international to spend another season at Emirates Stadium after he blossomed in his side on their way to FA Cup glory last season. Ceballos initially joined Arsenal on loan at the beginning of last season after finding his playing opportunities limited under Zinedine Zidane at Real, who he joined from boyhood club Real Betis in 2017. Arsenal have re-signed Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos on loan, the club announced on Friday. The 24-year-old spent the 2019-20 season with Arsenal and made clear that he wanted another season with the north London side. The Gunners have also been boosted by the arrival of William Saliba, who spent last season on loan at St Etienne after being signed for £27m, while David Luiz signed a new one-year deal to remain with the club. Dani Ceballos has rejoined Arsenal on a second successive season-long loan from Real Madrid. 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The 24-year-old completed a loan move to the Gunners from Real Madrid … With creativity and physical intensity in abundance, Ceballos offers ingredients Arsenal's midfield otherwise lacks. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. "Mikel is the right person to get this club back to where it deserves to be, which I believe is in the Champions League, competing against the best teams in Europe.". We got knocked out of the Europa League, unfairly in my view, but then we won the FA Cup and the Community Shield, which were well-deserved titles. And despite Real's insistence for him to wait a month before making a final decision on where he would ply his trade this season, Ceballos forced his parent club's hand ahead of a potentially busy summer for the player on the international scene in 2021. Arsenal are also expected to announce a new contract for club captain Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang. He started it! - Insider Notebook: Man Utd boss Solskjaer vows to undo Sanchez mess. Ceballos was one of Arsenal's best performers in the latter stages of last season, impressing alongside Granit Xhaka in an unfamiliar role at the base of the midfield and shining in a string of big games, including the FA Cup final win over Chelsea. Arsenal have re-signed Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos on loan, the club announced on Friday. It had appeared increasingly unlikely in the summer that he would force his way back into Zinedine Zidane's first-team squad despite his successful loan period in the Premier League, partly due to his reported frosty relationship with the Frenchman. 'We are hungry to win the title again': Arsenal technical... Portugal 0-0 Spain: No way through for Cristiano Ronaldo and... Spain's new look: Barcelona and Real Madrid no longer... Thomas Partey has been freed from the Diego Simeone... 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', Mikel Arteta was also keen for Ceballos to return for another year and got his wish last month, He was unlikely to play for Real Madrid due to his frosty relationship with Zinedine Zidane.