Reports indicate that legendary Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti is expected to leave Real Madrid to become the head coach of the Brazil national team. According to sources, Ancelotti is set to depart the Spanish club at the end of the 2024-25 season, prior to the Club World Cup scheduled for this summer in the United States. He is anticipated to join Brazil in time for the World Cup qualifiers this summer, though his contract is not expected to be a long-term agreement.
Despite recent results, including elimination by Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals and a 3-2 loss to FC Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday, Real Madrid remains in contention for the La Liga title. They currently sit second in the standings, four points behind the leader coached by Hansi Flick. The upcoming match against Barcelona on May 11 in Barcelona could potentially be Carlo Ancelotti`s final El Clásico as Real Madrid`s coach.
Discussions between the Brazilian FA and Ancelotti`s representatives are reportedly ongoing, with a Brazilian ambassador reportedly present at the recent Copa del Rey final in Sevilla. It remains uncertain whether Real Madrid and the Brazilian FA will reach an agreement for Ancelotti`s early release or if he would be responsible for selecting Brazil`s squad for the World Cup qualifiers in June. Brazil is currently on track to qualify for the next World Cup, despite a recent 4-1 loss to Argentina in their last qualification match. They are scheduled to play against Ecuador and Paraguay in June, games that could potentially mark Ancelotti`s first appearance on the Brazilian bench. Notably, Brazil holds the unique distinction of being the only national team to have qualified for every World Cup tournament.
Ancelotti is widely recognized as one of football`s most successful managers, having accumulated 31 major trophies across his career in Italy, France, Germany, Spain, and England. He is the only coach to have won league titles in all five major European leagues and holds records for the most Champions League titles (five) and UEFA Super Cup titles (five). Adding a major trophy with a national team like Brazil would further enhance the legacy of one of the sport`s most influential figures.
