The Brazilian Football Confederation has announced Carlo Ancelotti as their new head coach. The Italian manager is expected to take up the role on May 26, when the current Real Madrid campaign is over.
The Italian will be the first foreigner to coach the Brazil national team.
Carlo Ancelotti will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season. The Italian leaves Real Madrid as one of the most successful managers in history winning two Champions League, two Uefa Super Cup, two LaLiga titles, one Copa del Rey, one Club World Cup, among others.
The Brazil Football Federation issued a statement on Monday confirming the news.
The statement read: ‘The greatest national team in the history of football will now be led by the most successful coach in the world. Carlo Ancelotti, synonymous with historic achievements, was announced this Monday (12) by the president of the CBF, Ednaldo Rodrigues, as the new coach of the Brazilian national team. He will lead Brazil until the 2026 World Cup and will already coach the team in the next two qualifying games against Ecuador and Paraguay, next month.
“Bringing Carlo Ancelotti 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 Ednaldo Rodrigues, president of the CBF.
Brazil will be looking to seal their place at the 2026 World Cup and lift the title for the first time since 2002.
Real Madrid are planning for official announcement of Carlo Ancelotti’s exit including plans for his farewell at the Bernabéu and then Real Madrid will also confirm Xabi Alonso as new head coach next.