It’s official: Carlo Ancelotti will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season to take over as head coach of the Brazil national team.
The Italian tactician, already confirmed by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), will not lead Los Blancos at the upcoming Club World Cup. That role will fall to Xabi Alonso.
Although under contract with Real until 2026, Ancelotti has chosen to step down early to prepare for the 2026 World Cup and restore Brazil’s global dominance. His aim is clear—win the ultimate trophy, this time as a national team manager.
A unique Real Madrid vs Brazil friendly in the works?
According to O Globo and Relevo, an unprecedented friendly between Real Madrid and the Brazil national team is being discussed. The symbolic clash would mark the handover between club and country for one of football’s most decorated coaches.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid are already planning for the post-Ancelotti era. Xabi Alonso, after a stellar spell at Bayer Leverkusen, is poised to take charge. As one chapter closes for Ancelotti, another—filled with ambition and opportunity—begins with the Seleção.
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