Expect Carlo Ancelotti to coach Brazil before the World Cup qualifiers, reports said on Monday, amid his impending exit from Real Madrid.
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ANCELOTTI TO COACH BRAZIL AHEAD OF FIFA 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS: REPORTS
Expect Anceloti to coach Brazil, multiple reports said Monday, ahead of the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Furthermore, the 65-year-old Italian manager, Spanish media reports said, will take over at Brazil in June just before the qualifiers/
Moreover, Anceloti’s impending exit with Madrid will happen before the Club World Cup begins in the United States this summer.
He still had a year left in his contract with the Spanish giants, but sources said the veteran manager is poised to leave.
Negotiations between Ancelotti and Brazil will continue next month, but the Selecao is poised to formalize the deal soon.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ELIMINATION HAD ITALIAN MANAGER POISED TO LEAVE
Madrid’s Champions League elimination had Ancelotti poised to leave the Spanish giants, reports said.
Moreover, the Italian manager saw Madrid eliminated by Arsenal in the Champions League quarterfinal recently.
Furthermore, Ancelotti also witnessed the Spanish club lost to Barcelona at the Copa del Rey.
It was an eventful impending exit for Ancelotti, who led Madrid to a Champions League and La Liga double last season.
He remains one of the club’s successful coaches in history with a team led by Brazilian stars Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo.
DORIVAL JUNIOR SACKING HAD BRAZIL SEARCHING FOR 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP COACH
Brazil has been looking for a new coach since the team sacked Dorival Junior early this year.
Furthermore, Brazil was thrashed by Argentina in March and ended up fourth in the South American qualifying table.
Moreover, the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) have been tightlipped in negotiations with Ancelotti for several months.
Ancelotti is poised to be the first foreigner to to handle the Brazilian national men’s football team should the deal becomes official.
Sources told ESPN Brasil that the Italian manager is scheduled to arrive in Rio de Janeiro on May 26.
