Overview
- Carlo Ancelotti has accepted the Brazilian Football Confederation’s (CBF) offer to become the national team’s head coach, pending Real Madrid’s formal approval.
- If finalized, Ancelotti will be the first foreign coach to lead Brazil since 1965, marking a major shift for the five-time World Cup champions.
- The CBF aims to secure Ancelotti through the 2026 World Cup, with discussions about extending the contract to 2030 reportedly ongoing.
- Real Madrid has identified Xabi Alonso, currently managing Bayer Leverkusen, as the likely successor to Ancelotti.
- Ancelotti will leave Real Madrid before the 2025 Club World Cup, concluding a decorated tenure that included multiple Champions League titles.