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Carlo Ancelotti’s time at Real Madrid seems to be ending. The experienced Italian manager has verbally agreed to become Brazil’s national team coach. The deal, in progress for months, is now almost complete, despite recent rumors of negotiation problems.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Ancelotti has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) to become the next coach of Brazil. This follows months of rumors linking him to the job. Reports said talks had broken down over his Real Madrid contract, but now it seems the deal is still going ahead. Brazil hasn’t had a permanent manager since firing Dorival Junior in March after losing 4-1 to Argentina in World Cup qualifying.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Real Madrid seems ready to move on from Ancelotti regardless of his Brazil move, ending his second spell at the club. The key issue is when he will leave, as Real Madrid will decide the timing. This timing could affect Brazil’s decision, as they have important World Cup qualifying matches against Ecuador and Paraguay in June. Brazil needs to submit their player list by May 18, ideally allowing the new coach to make selections.
Brazil is currently in fourth place in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings, with 16 points from 10 matches. They trail Argentina (22 points), Uruguay (19 points), and Colombia (18 points) in the race for automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR REAL MADRID?
As Ancelotti prepares to leave, Xabi Alonso is the leading candidate to take over at Real Madrid. He is reportedly ready to accept the job. The former Real Madrid midfielder has become an impressive coach, recently leading Bayer Leverkusen to their first-ever Bundesliga title. He went undefeated in the league this season. Real Madrid will face Celta Vigo in their next La Liga match on Sunday, a key game as they try to stay top of the league.
Real Madrid is currently first in La Liga with 82 points after 33 matches, 8 points ahead of second-place Barcelona. With only five matches left, they are close to winning their 36th league title while also preparing for potential big changes at the club.
