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Setien still hopeful over Ceballos stay despite Real Madrid reports

The Champions League holders had agreed a deal to sign the midfielder but Real Betis are hopeful of retaining his services

Dani Ceballos could still stay at Real Betis despite reports the midfielder has agreed a six-year contract at Real Madrid, believes the club's coach Quique Setien.

Real Betis chairman Angel Haro announced on Monday that confirmation of a Ceballos move to Madrid is imminent.

But Setien says the 20-year-old, who starred for Spain in their run to the final of the European Under-21 Championship in Poland last month, claiming the Player of the Tournament award, may yet turn down the chance to join the Champions League and LaLiga winners.