Carlo Ancelotti To Take Charge Of Brazil After Madrid Exit-reports

Carlo Ancelotti will become the new head coach of the Brazilian national football team, according to multiple Spanish media reports this week.

Although the Italian manager still has a year left on his Real Madrid contract, a disappointing season - including a Champions League quarter-final exit to Arsenal and a Copa del Rey loss to archrivals Barcelona-appears to have hastened his departure from the Bernabeu.

Following Saturday's defeat to Barcelona, Ancelotti admitted his future at the club was uncertain, stating it was a topic for the next weeks.

Reports suggest he will take charge of Brazil in time for their 2026 World Cup qualifiers in June, and may leave Madrid before the Club World Cup begins in the United States this summer.

The Brazilian Football Confederation dismissed coach Dorival Junior after a 4-1 loss to Argentina in March, with the team currently sitting fourth in the South American qualification standings for the next World Cup.