Carlo Ancelotti Could Leave Real Madrid to Lead Country For 2026 World Cup
- Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly in talks to leave Real Madrid and become the head coach of the Brazil national team
- The Italian manager has previously been linked to the role, especially as Brazil struggles in World Cup qualifying
- Discussions have reportedly resumed, with Ancelotti open to the possibility under certain conditions
Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly in discussions to depart from Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid.
In December 2023, he signed a contract extension that would keep him at the Bernabéu until the summer of 2026.
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Despite this, the Italian manager has frequently been linked with a potential exit from the Spanish capital.
Reports on Wednesday suggest that the 65-year-old has now re-entered talks to leave Madrid.
According to Globo, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has resumed talks with Ancelotti, hoping to appoint him as head coach for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
"The Real Madrid coach was receptive to the contact but warned that any progress would be conditional on waiting until the end of the Club World Cup," Globo reported.
Ancelotti confirms Brazil negotiations
Back in January 2024, Ancelotti acknowledged discussions with Brazil but emphasised his commitment to Madrid.
"I had contact with the former president of the Brazilian federation, Ednaldo Rodrigues. I was honoured by the interest, but it depended on my situation at Real Madrid," he stated.
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Brazilian Ronaldo on his efforts to convince Ancelotti to Coach Brazil
Ronaldo Nazario Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazario also confirmed talks had taken place via Marca.
"I was involved in the process, but Real Madrid did not release him. If he hadn’t won anything, they might have let him go," he told Charla Podcast.
Brazil’s recent 4-1 defeat to Argentina has raised concerns, with the team sitting fourth in South American World Cup qualifying.
The pressure to secure Ancelotti’s services is mounting as Brazil looks to rebuild ahead of 2026.
Raphinha mocked by Argentina’s players
Meanwhile, Just days before the match, Raphinha confidently declared that Brazil would beat Argentina on and off the pitch.
However, the reality after the match was glaring as the 2022 World Cup winners delivered a masterlcass show.
A video, which quickly circulated on social media, showed Argentina’s players laughing and taunting Raphinha as he walked past, a clear act of revenge for his pre-match bravado.
The incident was a reminder of the intense rivalry between Brazil and Argentina, where emotions often spill over both on and off the field.
While Raphinha’s confidence in the lead-up to the game was admirable, it was clear that the Argentine players were eager to make him eat his words after a comprehensive victory.
Another hilarrious reaction was when the world champions decided to observe a minute silence for the ''dead'' Raphinha.
Enzo Fernandez's masterlcass against Brazil
YEN.com.gh earlier reported the great performance of Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez who scored a goal and assisted another to help Argentina thrash Brazil 4-1 at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.
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