Carlo Ancelotti has been announced as the first foreign manager of the Brazilian men’s selection ahead of his imminent departure from Real Madrid.
The future of the Italian coach has been in the air since Arsenal was eliminated by the quarterfinals of the Champions League. The first reports suggested that Ancelotti could be plundered before the end of the campaign, but the powers found in the Spanish giants allowed their coach full of overseeing two more Classico defeats.
Following the final loss of the King Cup last month, Ancelotti left an advantage by 2-0 Lose 4-3 in Barcelona Sunday. The defeat effectively gave the Catalans the title of the league, which could be decided as soon as on Wednesday night if Madrid did not overcome Mallorca.
After the carefree speculation Link —lo With, and then as quickly as far as vacant position as Brazilian manager, the Nation Football Federation (CBF) officially announced its appointment on Monday afternoon.
“The CBF is proud to confirm that Carlo Ancelotti will become the next main coach of the Brazilian National Football Team,” a statement read.
“ Mr. Ancelotti, the party legend as the most successful manager in the history of football, will officially be held after the conclusion of the season of the League 2024/25, ahead of the classification campaign of the FIFA World Cup in Brazil in June. The official date of May 26, 2025.
“Carlo Ancelotti comes as the first foreign manager in the history of Selecao. This reference moment sees the confluence of two icons: the only five times FIFA World Cup champions and a coach with an unmatched record in Europe’s elite competitions.
“The CBF welcomes Mr. Ancelotti warmly and awaits a new success under his leadership.”
Ancelotti had one year left in his contract from Real Madrid and CBF expanded his “ sincere thanks to Real Madrid and the Lord (Florentino) Pérez (President of the Club) for the cordiality and sportsmanship, which was shown to facilitate the release of the coach during the contract period, allowing this new chapter to begin with respect and mutual cooperation between the team ”.
The outgoing tactic is widely replaced by Real Madrid with Xabi Alonso. Following the official announcement From his decision to resign from Bayer Leverkusen Boss this summer, again, a year before his contract, it was everything, but confirmed that the former champion of Madrid would return to Santiago Bernabeu.
However, shortly before Ancelotti’s confirmed departure, reports claimed that Alonso would be in the position of Take in charge of Madrid for the Club World Cup this summereliminating the need for any provisional coach.