Overview

• Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly accepted an offer from the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) to become its next head coach, with final contract details being negotiated.
• Ancelotti’s departure from Real Madrid is expected before the 2025 Club World Cup, with Santiago Solari likely to serve as interim manager for the tournament.
• The proposed contract with Brazil would run through the 2026 World Cup, making Ancelotti the first foreign coach for the national team since 1965.
• Real Madrid has identified Xabi Alonso, currently managing Bayer Leverkusen, as the leading candidate to replace Ancelotti as head coach.
• The move comes after Real Madrid’s recent Champions League and Copa del Rey exits, signaling the end of a successful tenure for Ancelotti, who won 15 trophies with the club.