Carlo Ancelotti’s journey with Real Madrid is coming to an end as the Italian prepares to become Brazil’s new head coach.
Although his contract at the Bernabeu was supposed to run until 2026, reports from The Athletic have revealed that a final decision has already been made.
Therefore, Ancelotti’s time with the Spanish giants will wrap up at the end of the current season.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid recently faced setbacks in both domestic and European competitions.
They were defeated 3-2 by Barcelona in Saturday’s Copa del Rey final.
Moreover, they suffered an earlier Champions League exit after a tough loss to Arsenal.
With five matches remaining in the LaLiga campaign, Real Madrid trail Barcelona by four points.
These upcoming games are expected to be Ancelotti’s final duties with the team, marking the end of a significant chapter.
Brazil, on the other hand, has been eager to secure Ancelotti’s services.
According to The Athletic, the Brazilian Football Association plans to officially appoint him once Madrid’s league season concludes.
As a result, Ancelotti will not be available to manage Madrid during the Club World Cup scheduled for later this year.
Furthermore, Diego Fernandes, acting as an intermediary for the Brazilian FA, has played a key role in negotiations.
Fernandes was seen once again at Saturday’s final in Sevilla.
It is understood that he held fresh talks with Ancelotti regarding the move to Brazil.
Fernandes has spent months in Spain, pushing to secure the Italian manager before the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay.
This coaching transition follows the Brazilian FA’s decision to sack Dorival Junior, after Brazil’s 4-1 defeat to Argentina during World Cup qualifying last month.
Former Real Madrid star and current Bayer Leverkusen boss, Xabi Alonso, is now tipped to take over from Ancelotti.
His name continues to be strongly linked with the Madrid job, making him a potential successor.
