Brazil Still Pursuing Ancelotti, Sets Deadline for Real Madrid Manager to Accept Job Offer
Carlo Ancelotti remains Brazil’s top choice to manage the national team, but the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has now given the Real Madrid boss a clear deadline to make a decision.
Reports suggest that the CBF has informed Ancelotti he must decide soon, as they will no longer wait for him indefinitely before considering other options.
CBF Growing Impatient with Ancelotti’s Indecision
Since Tite’s departure as head coach, Ancelotti has been frequently linked with the Brazil national team role, despite never publicly expressing a desire to leave Real Madrid.
Brazil’s interest in the Italian coach is unwavering, especially with reports from Spain indicating that his time at the Santiago Bernabéu could come to an end this summer.
According to OK Diario, CBF officials recently reached out to Ancelotti’s representatives after Real Madrid’s Spanish Super Cup campaign, emphasizing the need for a definitive answer by May.
CBF Eager to Finalize Plans for 2026 World Cup Cycle
The federation is eager to finalize its coaching plans ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualification campaign, and uncertainty over Ancelotti’s availability has left them in limbo.
Dorival Junior’s Future Uncertain
Currently in charge of the Selecao, Dorival Junior’s inconsistent results in the World Cup qualifiers have raised concerns within the CBF.
Brazil’s recent struggles have led the federation to explore other options, with Ancelotti still their preferred candidate.
If Ancelotti turns down the offer, the CBF may have to fully support Dorival Junior or search for another high-profile candidate as the qualification campaign intensifies.
With the May deadline in place, all eyes are now on Ancelotti to see if he will embrace the challenge of managing Brazil or choose to remain in club football.
