Overview

• Carlo Ancelotti has turned down the Brazilian Football Confederation's (CBF) offer to become their national team coach, citing timing and contractual conflicts with Real Madrid.
• Brazil required Ancelotti to start by June for World Cup qualifiers, but his Real Madrid contract runs through 2026, preventing an earlier release.
• Real Madrid reportedly refused Ancelotti's request for a €4 million indemnity and would only release him if he forfeited his €10 million final-year salary.
• Saudi Arabian football interests have reportedly offered Ancelotti a lucrative €50 million per season deal, complicating his decision-making further.
• The CBF remains cautiously optimistic, with Jorge Jesus as a backup option, while Real Madrid is preparing for Xabi Alonso to succeed Ancelotti, with Santiago Solari on standby for interim duties.