Brazil has extended the deadline to appoint Carlo Ancelotti as national team coach. They will wait until after Real Madrid’s final La Liga match on May 25. Talks continue despite contract issues, with a final decision expected by May 26.
Brazil Wants Carlo Ancelotti
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has been trying for a long time to hire Carlo Ancelotti as the head coach of the national football team. However, even after many efforts, the Italian manager has not yet agreed to take the job. This time, the CBF sees a real chance to bring Ancelotti to Brazil and has started early talks. But things have not moved forward because of some financial issues between Ancelotti and his current club, Real Madrid. (More Sports News)
Ancelotti is one of the most respected football managers in the world. believes he is the right person to lead their team into a new era. They are being patient and trying hard to find a way to bring him in.
Deadline Extended by the Brazilian FA
Brazil is not giving up. The CBF has now extended the deadline to appoint a new coach. They are ready to wait until the end of Real Madrid’s current season. According to a report by ESPN, the CBF will wait until Real Madrid finishes their final La Liga game.
Real Madrid is currently four points behind Barcelona in the Spanish league. Both teams have five games left, including the big El Clasico match on May 11. Real’s last match will be against Real Sociedad on either May 24 or 25. So Brazil’s football officials are ready to wait until May 26 before finalizing the new coach.
Money Problems with Real Madrid
One of the biggest problems in hiring Ancelotti is money. Ancelotti’s contract with Real Madrid runs until June 2026. If he leaves the job early, he could lose a lot of money from his contract. Real Madrid could also ask for compensation from Brazil if they believe the coach is being taken away unfairly.
Usually, when Real Madrid fires a coach, they pay six months’ salary. But if a coach leaves on his own, he may not get anything. Because of this, both sides are trying to find a solution. One idea is that Real Madrid pays part of Ancelotti’s remaining salary, and the rest is paid by the Brazilian Football Confederation.
Sources say that Ancelotti and Real Madrid president Florentino Perez are expected to meet soon to discuss this issue and try to find a solution.
Brazil Needs to Name a Coach Soon
Brazil has an important deadline coming up. The national team needs to announce its squad for the World Cup qualifying matches against Ecuador and Paraguay in June. That announcement is expected on May 26. This is why the CBF wants a final decision on the head coach by that date.
If Ancelotti is not available, Brazil may consider other coaches. Two backup options are being looked at — Jorge Jesus, who currently coaches Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia, and Abel Ferreira, who coaches Palmeiras in Brazil. Both are strong candidates, but Ancelotti remains the first choice.
Final Thoughts
Brazil is still very hopeful that Carlo Ancelotti will become the national team coach. Even though there are problems with his Real Madrid contract, both sides are working hard to find a solution. The next few weeks will be very important. By May 26, Brazil wants everything sorted so the new coach can start preparing the team for the World Cup qualifiers.