Carlo Ancelotti will be the next manager of Brazil.
The current Real Madrid boss is set to take up the role on May 26, after the end of the La Liga season.
Ancelotti will become the first foreign head of coach of the Brazil national team.
The 65-year-old had one year left on his contract at the Bernabeu but a deal has been brokered by businessman Diego Fernandes, on behalf of the Brazil Football Confederation.
And so Ancelotti will end his second reign in the Spanish capital, having added 11 trophies to his glittering CV including two LaLiga titles, two more Champions League crowns, and another Copa del Rey.
It comes just a day after Real Madrid suffered a 4-3 defeat to Barcelona in the El Clasico, effectively ending their hopes of retaining the LaLiga crown.
Carlo Ancelotti has been appointed as the next manager of the Brazilian national team
It comes just a day after Real Madrid’s 4-3 loss to Barcelona, effectively ending their title hopes
Madrid sit seven points behind their bitter rivals with three games to go and will need a miracle to somehow steal their thunder.
Ancelotti had come under increasing pressure after a disappointing season by Madrid’s high standards.
They were thrashed 5-1 in the Champions League quarter-finals by Arsenal, while they also lost in the Spanish Super Cup final and the Copa del Rey final to Barca.
The Brazil Football Federation issued a statement on Monday confirming the news and thanking Real for their co-operation. Xabi Alonso is set to return to his old club and replace Ancelotti in Madrid after announcing that he will leave Bayer Leverkusen.
The statement read: ‘The CBF is proud to confirm that Carlo Ancelotti will become the next head coach of the Brazilian national football team.
‘Mr Ancelotti, a legend of the game as the most successful manager in football history, will officially take charge following the conclusion of the 2024/25 La Liga season, ahead of Brazil’s FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign in June. His official start date May 26th, 2025.
‘Carlo Ancelotti arrives as the first foreign manager in the history of the Seleçao. This landmark moment sees the coming together of two icons — the only five-time FIFA World Cup champions, and a coach with an unmatched record across Europe’s elite competitions.
‘The CBF extends its sincere gratitude to Real Madrid and Mr Perez for the cordiality and sportsmanship shown in facilitating the coach’s release during his contract term, allowing this new chapter to begin with mutual respect and cooperation between the teams.
The deal has been brokered by businessman Diego Fernandes on behalf of the Brazil Football Federation
‘The Confederation would also like to extend its thanks to Diego Fernandes who facilitated and led negotiations with Mr Ancelotti and Real Madrid on behalf of the CBF.
‘The CBF warmly welcomes Mr Ancelotti and looks forward to a new era of success under his leadership.’
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