Carlo Ancelotti prolonged his contract with Real Madrid to June 2026 on Friday which might rule him out of changing into Brazil nationwide coach. “Real Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti have reached agreement on the extension of his contract till June 30, 2026,” Real mentioned in an announcement.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti celebrates after a match.(REUTERS)
It had been reported in July this yr that 64-year-old Ancelotti would change into the primary foreigner to educate Brazil in virtually 60 years as soon as he noticed out his current Real contract subsequent yr.
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The Brazil Football Confederation had named Fernando Diniz because the short-term supervisor earlier than they anticipated Ancelotti taking management for the 2024 Copa America.
Ednaldo Rodriguez, the then president of the CBF, held months of negotiations with Ancelotti, who had beforehand acknowledged the Real job could be his final in soccer. However, it appeared one of the glamorous and difficult jobs in soccer had introduced a change of thoughts.
“We went after him not only due to his record, but also because he is a decent person,” Rodrigues instructed beIN Sports earlier this yr.
“Those who have worked with him say that he is open, cultured, and he appreciates Brazilian football.”
However, underneath Diniz Brazil’s woes on the pitch have continued and the crew at present occupy the sixth and last regional qualifying spot for the 2026 World Cup.
The CBF didn’t want to touch upon the news about Ancelotti when contacted by AFP on Friday. Ancelotti for his half by no means verbally confirmed that he had agreed to change into Brazil coach.
“I am still here,” he instructed the press on October 21.
“There are a lot of rumours, but I think everything will be clearer soon.
“Obviously as I’ve repeatedly mentioned, I’m very completely happy at Real Madrid.
“I am an egotist, of course,” he added drily.
Compared to Brazil, Real’s outcomes this season have been largely constructive — they high La Liga and eased into the Champions League knockout rounds with six wins from six matches. Ancelotti is considered one of many best coaches of all time.
He has gained the Champions League 4 instances — twice with AC Milan and twice with Real Madrid. He has gained home league titles with Real and Milan, in England with Chelsea, in Germany with Bayern Munich and in France with Paris Saint-Germain.
Source: www.hindustantimes.com
