Ancelotti agrees deal with Brazil for 2026 World Cup – Real Madrid departure set

It was an open secret that Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti would not be seeing out the final year of his contract in the Spanish capital, and has been for several weeks. Following defeat in El Clasico, and what many feel is the definitive end to the La Liga title race, the pieces are being put in place for his Ancelotti’s exit from the Santiago Bernabeu.

After consistent rumours that Los Blancos might move on from Ancelotti throughout the season, it seemed the writing was on the wall after their Champions League elimination against Arsenal, and already there was reporting on the end of his spell at the club before the Copa del Rey final at the end of April.

After last week when it was reported that Ancelotti and Los Blancos had reached an exit agreement, this Monday multiple sources reported that a deal had been struck with the Italian to take over the Brazil job. That was confirmed by the Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) on Monday afternoon.

President Ednaldo Rodrigues released a statement on Brazil’s official social media, calling Ancelotti the greatest coach in history.

“Bringing Carlo Ancelotti in to lead Brazil is more than a strategic move. It is a statement to the world that we are determined to reclaim the top spot on the podium. He is the greatest coach in history and now he is leading the greatest national team on the planet. Together, we will write new glorious chapters for Brazilian football,” said  Rodrigues.