The most decorated manager of the UEFA Champions League history may soon be in the helm of World Soccer’s most stored national team. With Real Madrid’s season growing on the edge, Carlo Ancelotti seems closer than ever to take over Brazil’s harness.
For months, rumors swirled on Ancelotti’s possible departure from Santiago Bernabeu. Now with Real Madrid from the Champions League And its La Liga hopes fog, these whispering has been higher. “There’s nothing to say. We’re talking about it at the end of the season“ The Italian boss recently told reporters when he was pressed for his future. But behind the scenes a clearer picture is formed.
The Brazilian Football Association (CBF) Never hid his admiration for Ancelotti. President Edaldo Rodrigues has long regarded the Italian as his dream candidateEver since Tite went out after the World Cup 2022. But after Brazil’s latest decline – including one 4-1 humiliation against Argentina in the World Cup qualification and one The quarterfinals at Copa America 2024– CBF acted quickly, Dismisses Dorival junior in March.
Although Ancelotti remains under contract with Real Madrid until June 2026There is a growing belief in both Spain and Brazil as he will do not see his deal. Madrid’s 5-1 aggregate defeat against Arsenal In the Champions League quarter finals have thrown a long shadow. Now, Saturday’s Copa del Rey final against Barcelona could prove decisive. A loss may not just seal the fate of Madrid’s trophy season-it can also accelerate Ancelotti’s outcome.
Meanwhile, cbf is Prepares for Brazil’s World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador (June 6) and Paraguay (June 9), And it wants its new manager in place well before the announcement May 26.
Silent conversation, clear intentions
While both Ancelotti and CBF remain dense, the conversations have not stopped. According to ESPN -BRASILYThe Discussions between Ancelotti’s Entourage and CBF have been intensified in recent weeks. “An agent and two Brazilian intermediaries are in Madrid and hold conversations with Ancelotti’s son Davide,” Sources confirmed. CBF has publicly denied sending officials to Europe, claiming that only Men’s team coordinator Rodrigo Caetano and President Rodrigues are authorized to handle the negotiations.
But the result is starting to feel inevitable. Reports from Spain suggest that Ancelotti has decidedChoosing Brazil over potential offers from previous clubs Milan and Roma. Both Italian pages, even though they are linked because of his history with them, seem to be on the outside and look in. Athletic echoed the feeling: “Things are in line for Ancelotti to take over Brazil.”
Madrid’s exit strategy
If Ancelotti is to leave, Real Madrid already has a successor lined up. Bayer Leverkusen’s boss and former Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso is reportedly the club’s best choice. Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro confirmed the presence of one “Gentleman’s Agreement” It would allow Alonso to resign if a former club will call.
That revelation came among reports that Madrid will not hold Ancelotti for this summer’s Club World Cup In the United States. Instead, the club is preparing to move on as early as June and cleans the way for Ancelotti to make its international debut with Brazil on June 6.
