Carlo Ancelotti Set to Take Over Brazil National Team

Carlo Ancelotti agrees to become Brazil's new national team manager, leaving Real Madrid.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly agreed to become the new Brazil national team manager, according to several Spanish media outlets. Ancelotti has one year remaining on his contract with Real Madrid, but the team's recent eliminations may prompt his departure.

The Italian manager's potential exit from Real Madrid follows the team's quarter-final Champions League loss to Arsenal and Copa del Rey defeat to Barcelona.

Carlo Ancelotti hinted at a possible exit from Real Madrid after Barcelona's Copa del Rey win, stating his future would be discussed in the coming weeks.

According to Spanish media, Ancelotti is set to take over Brazil ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifiers in June, potentially departing Real Madrid before the Club World Cup in the US this summer.

🚨🇧🇷 BREAKING: Carlo Ancelotti and Brazil have reached an agreement in principle for the Italian to become Seleçao head coach for the World Cup 2026.

Deal valid from June, NOT after Clubs World Cup.

Real Madrid and Ancelotti would part ways nicely with formal steps needed next. pic.twitter.com/w0KuNqvMEj

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 28, 2025

Brazil recently sacked Dorival Junior following a 4-1 loss to Argentina and currently sits fourth in the South American World Cup qualifying table.

Carlo Ancelotti, who led Real Madrid to a Champions League and LaLiga double last season, is reportedly set to take over. He has a successful history with the club, including winning La Decima (their 10th Champions League title) during his first spell, and currently coaches Brazilian stars Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes.

Carlo Ancelotti has won the Champions League three times with Real Madrid across two stints. Despite his success, the team has struggled defensively this season and trails Barcelona by four points in LaLiga, with a title defense their only remaining hope for major silverware.

Ancelotti's managerial experience extends beyond Real Madrid, having also coached AC Milan, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain, among other teams. He was previously sacked by Real Madrid in 2015 but returned in 2021 after Zinedine Zidane's resignation.