Ancelotti to Brazil? Here's the Latest
Uncertainty Surrounds Ancelotti's Future:Negotiations with Brazil have been delayed, leaving his future in doubt.
It looks like Carlo Ancelotti might be swapping La Liga for the Seleção! Rumors suggest he's on the verge of sealing a deal as the new Brazilian national team coach. Here's a lowdown on the current situation.
The Brazil Offer
That's right, the five-time World Cup winners are keen on Ancelotti and, according to some reports, have even set terms for a deal. With the World Cup qualifiers starting in June, the CBF aims to have Ancelotti on board in time for the starting whistle[2][3][4]. The agreement would see Ancelotti staying on until the end of the 2026 World Cup, with an option to extend until 2030[2]. If the reports are to be believed, Ancelotti is set to pocket an estimated $11 million a year, a sum rivaling his current wage at Real Madrid[2][3].
However, there have been some complications - hinting at a possible change in plans. Recent whispers [5] suggest the deal with Brazil might hit a snag, bringing some uncertainty to Ancelotti's future.
Alternative? Xabi Alonso? Not Yet.
For now, there's no word from the grapevine that Xabi Alonso has been approached or has even been considered as a possible replacement. Xabi, a former midfield maestro with Bayer Leverkusen, is just starting his coaching career in the Bundesliga[6].
A Potential Exit from Real Madrid
With news of Ancelotti's potential departure from Real Madrid, the race to replace him is heating up. Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso is said to be a frontrunner for the position[5]. However, it's worth noting that Ancelloti's exit from Real seems unlikely, as they still have a chance to clinch the Spanish league title[5].
No Hard Feelings with Florentino Pérez
Should the deal with Brazil materialize, there's no bad blood between Ancelotti and club president Florentino Pérez[5]. Plus, Ancelotti reportedly has no plans to leave Real Madrid for Saudi Arabia[5].
Stay tuned for updates on Ancelotti's potential move to Brazil as more details emerge. For now, it's the Brazilian national team that looks set to reap the rewards of Ancelotti's coaching expertise!
[1] Agency Reports from kks[2] ESPN, "Report: Ancelotti close to becoming Brazil manager", 17 April 2023.[3] Marca, "Carlo Ancelotti close to signing for the Seleção", 17 April 2023.[4]Diario AS, "Ancelotti to sign for Seleção", 17 April 2023.[5] Sky Sports, "Real Madrid coach Ancelotti linked with Brazil job", 18 April 2023.[6] Bayer Leverkusen Official Website, "Xabi Alonso: Coaching career begins at Bayer Leverkusen", 2023.
- The Brazilian national team is reportedly interested in the services of Carlo Ancelotti, who currently coaches in the Champions League and European leagues with Real Madrid in La Liga.
- If the rumors about Ancelotti's contract with Brazil are true, he would manage the team from the 2026 World Cup until 2030, making him one of the highest-paid football coaches in the world.
- Despite reports of a possible delay or complications, there's currently no indication that the deal between Ancelotti and the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) won't go through.
- The potential departure of Ancelotti from Real Madrid has opened up the possibility for Xabi Alonso, another former Real Madrid player, to take over as the team's coach but, for now, Alonso is still focused on his coaching career in the Bundesliga.
- Although the future of Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid is uncertain, there is no animosity between him and club president Florentino Pérez, and there are no current plans for Ancelotti to join another team, including those in Saudi Arabia.
