Brazil Intensifies Efforts to Secure Ancelotti as Head Coach

Brazil is intensifying efforts to appoint Carlo Ancelotti as its national team coach following Real Madrid's recent defeats and uncertainty over Ancelotti's future at the club. Negotiations between Ancelotti and the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) have reportedly advanced significantly, with contract terms largely agreed upon, though a formal signing has yet to occur out of respect for Real Madrid. CBF emissary Diego Fernandes has been spotted in Spain meeting with Ancelotti, aiming to secure his release before Brazil’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Two potential start dates are under consideration: either before the Club World Cup in June or after the Spanish domestic season ends, which would require Ancelotti to leave Madrid early. Despite Ancelotti’s public statements expressing uncertainty about his future, the CBF is determined to finalize their new coach by the end of May. Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso is reportedly a candidate to succeed Ancelotti should he depart Real Madrid.