Carlos Ancelotti's Move to Coach Brazil National Team Nears Finalization
Ancelotti's Transition to Brazil National Team
The transition of Real Madrid's coach, Carlos Ancelotti, to the Brazil national team is reportedly nearing completion, following the Brazilian Football Confederation's agreement to his terms, according to local media sources.
The Brazilian Football Confederation has been actively pursuing Ancelotti for several months, believing he is the perfect candidate to lead Brazil into the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted in Mexico, the United States, and Canada. However, Ancelotti will not be able to take over during the current qualifying rounds as he is focused on concluding his season with Real Madrid.
Ancelotti's Challenging Season with Real Madrid
This season has been challenging for Carlo Ancelotti, as Real Madrid was unable to reach the Champions League semifinals after a defeat against Arsenal. Additionally, they lost the Copa del Rey final to their long-standing rivals, Barcelona. Despite these setbacks, Ancelotti aims to finish the season on a high note by securing the La Liga title, where Real Madrid currently sits second with 72 points from 33 matches.
Contract Extension and Future Plans
In 2023, Real Madrid extended Ancelotti's contract until 2026 after the team won both the Champions League and La Liga titles. However, it appears he may depart the club following the conclusion of La Liga, with earlier reports suggesting he would leave after the Copa del Rey final.
Brazil's Revised Deadline for Ancelotti
Initially, the Brazilian Football Confederation set a deadline of May 12 for Ancelotti to assume the role of Brazil's coach after the Copa del Rey final. However, after extensive negotiations, they have decided to extend this deadline, allowing Ancelotti more time to finalize his commitment.
Recent updates indicate that the BFC will adjust the deadline for Ancelotti's appointment until after La Liga concludes. This decision reflects their strong belief in Ancelotti as the right choice to lead Brazil, especially as they aim to reclaim their status at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Ancelotti's Historic Appointment
Carlos Ancelotti is poised to make history by becoming the first foreign coach to permanently lead the Brazil national team, breaking the tradition of appointing domestic managers for the five-time World Cup champions. Brazil has been searching for a new coach since Dorival Junior left to join Corinthians in April 2025.
Throughout his illustrious career, Ancelotti has never coached a national team, focusing solely on club management. His appointment as Brazil's head coach marks a significant milestone in both his career and the history of the Seleção.
Ancelotti's impressive track record includes five Champions League titles, two Bundesliga titles, two La Liga championships, a Copa del Rey title, three FIFA Club World Cup titles, a Serie A title, and three domestic Super Cups across Italy, Spain, and Germany, solidifying his status as one of football's most decorated managers.