Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti looks set to leave his position, with reports suggesting he will be the new Brazil National team head coach in the near future.
That could happen in June, with Fabrizio Romano dropping an update on Ancelotti's future. The transfer guru reported that the Italian head coach and the Brazilian FA have agreed on a deal in principle for him to become the new Seleçao head coach for the World Cup 2026.
🚨🇧🇷 BREAKING: Carlo Ancelotti and Brazil have reached an agreement in principle for the Italian to become Seleçao head coach for the World Cup 2026.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 28, 2025
Deal valid from June, NOT after Clubs World Cup.
Real Madrid and Ancelotti would part ways nicely with formal steps needed next. pic.twitter.com/w0KuNqvMEj
Romano said the deal would start from June, before the FIFA Club World Cup. That ties in with other reports that have indicated Ancelotti would leave after the La Liga season finished, with a fanous send-off for his amazing work with the club in his two spells.
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Brazil's next games come against Ecuador on June 4 and Paraguay on June 9, two huge World Cup Qualifying games. The Brazilian Federation expects him to be on the sideline for both games; it now depends on the next move from the hierarchy at Real Madrid.
🚨🇧🇷 Brazilian Federation expect Carlo Ancelotti to be on the touchline already on the first week of June representing the Seleçao.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 28, 2025
It’s always been a key condition for Brazil: sign before the FIFA Club World Cup, not an option to wait until July.
Formal steps to follow now. pic.twitter.com/XTH7wuy4af
If Ancelotti does move to South America, he will coach familiar players such as Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo, Eder Militao, and Endrick, all Brazilian international players who play for Los Blancos.
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