Despite having a contract with Real Madrid until June 2026, Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly close to leaving the club due to a strained relationship with management and the team’s underwhelming performances this season, according to ESPN. The Italian manager is expected to take over as Brazil’s next head coach, with discussions already underway.
Carlo Ancelotti Set for Brazil Move
Sources indicate that financial disagreements have complicated Carlo Ancelotti departure. While Real Madrid initially wanted him to stay through the end of La Liga and the upcoming Club World Cup, the 64-year-old is now likely to exit before the tournament. Brazil, meanwhile, is pushing to finalize his appointment before their June World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay.
However, negotiations remain delicate. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has sent representatives to Madrid to resolve the situation but insists it will not force Ancelotti to honor a verbal agreement if complications arise. Meanwhile, Real Madrid has reportedly refused to pay the remainder of his contract upon his early exit.
A Legendary Tenure Under Threat
Carlo Ancelotti is one of Real Madrid’s most decorated managers, having won three Champions League titles and two La Liga trophies across two spells. But this season has been disappointing Los Blancos were knocked out of the Champions League by Arsenal, lost the Copa del Rey final to Barcelona, and trail their rivals by four points in La Liga with five games left.
Brazil’s Coaching Dilemma
Brazil has been without a permanent manager since sacking Dorival Júnior in March following a humiliating World Cup qualifying defeat to Argentina. The five-time world champions currently sit fourth in CONMEBOL qualifying and need a coach before their squad announcement on May 26.
If talks with Carlo Ancelotti collapse, the CBF could turn to Al-Hilal’s Jorge Jesus as an alternative. With the clock ticking, Brazil hopes to secure their preferred candidate soon while Real Madrid must decide whether to appoint an interim or permanent replacement before the Club World Cup.
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