Carlo Ancelotti will end his second stint at Real Madrid at the close of the current season, as he prepares to lead Brazil’s national football team.
Set to begin his tenure on May 26, shortly after the La Liga season concludes, the Italian veteran coach brings decades of top-flight experience to the South American giants.
Ancelotti has carved out a legacy at Real Madrid, guiding the club to 15 titles across both spells, including the prestigious Champions League and last year’s La Liga success.
His departure comes amid a dip in Madrid’s domestic campaign, with a recent defeat to fierce rivals Barcelona leaving them trailing in the title race and unlikely to win any silverware this season.
According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, all formalities have been completed for Ancelotti’s switch to Brazil. His coaching team has been chosen, contracts are signed, and his exit from the Bernabéu is being carefully managed.
Brazilian fans will look to Ancelotti to steady the ship as the team gears up for critical World Cup qualifiers. The move also makes history, as he becomes the first non-Brazilian permanent manager to lead the five-time world champions.
The national side has faced uncertainty since Dorival Junior’s departure earlier this year, and Ancelotti’s arrival is seen as a significant step toward rebuilding and long-term success.