Coach Ancelotti faces the Club World Cup proceedings
Headin' for Brazil: Carlo Ancelotti to Temporarily Lead National Team
Prepare for some footie shake-ups, folks! Reports are rolling in that coach Carlo Ancelotti will be bidding adieu to Real Madrid a tad earlier than expected, taking the helm of Brazil's national team for a year, leading up to the 2026 World Cup. This juicy tidbit comes courtesy of "The Athletic," who've got their nose to the ground, blurting the news from anonymous sources.
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Gossip from "The Athletic," combined with murmurs from Sky Broadcast, and none other than Fabrizio Romano, speculate that Ancelotti could hop aboard the Seleção for their June international matches. With this move, he might miss his crack at Real Madrid's Club World Cup in the States from June 14 to July 13.
Ancelotti still possesses a contract with Real Madrid until the next season, but with recent mishaps, such as losing out in the Champions League semifinals and the Cup final to Barcelona, his sacking seems all but certain.former Real Madrid player, Xabi Alonso, a current Bayer Leverkusen coach, has been tipped as the leading contender to replace the legendary Italian, who'll be 66 by then.
With Ancelotti's expected departure, he will assume the position of the world's highest-paid international manager as he dives into his new role with Brazil[1][2][3][4][5]. As for the future boss of Real Madrid, Alonso appears to be skulking around the poles, biding his time as he looks set to join the team before the Club World Cup next June[4][5].
Quick Recap:
- Ancelotti's New Gig: Brazilian national team head coach, starting from May 26, 2025.
- Likely Real Madrid Successor: Xabi Alonso.
- Alonso's Plans: Sayson's goodbye to Bayer Leverkusen, expected to link up with Real Madrid prior to the Club World Cup in jun 2025.
This coaching change signifies the end of Ancelotti's triumphant second stint at Real Madrid, where he pocketed an impressive two La Liga and two Champions League titles, though the club may be left crownless for this season[5].
The impending departure of Carlo Ancelotti from Real Madrid could have significant implications on European-leagues, especially LaLiga, as he prepares to manage Brazil's national team leading up to the 2026 World Cup. Xabi Alonso, the former Real Madrid player and current Bayer Leverkusen coach, has been tipped as the leading contender to replace Ancelotti in LaLiga.
