The Brazilian FA (CBF) wants to restart negotiations with Ancelotti after Real Madrid’s European disappointment. After the elimination in the semi-final of the Champions League against Manchester City and the end of the Spanish championship with the title of FC Barcelona, the CBF aims to intensify talks with Carlo Ancelotti in the days to come.
The president of the CBF, Ednaldo Rodrigues, does not hide his priority of appointing Ancelotti at the head of the Brazilian National Team. Still hoping to be able to recruit the coach, the leader has decided to wait until the end of the European season to officially start discussions.
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So far, informal contacts have taken place between the CBF, Ancelotti’s team and Florentino Pérez, the president of Real Madrid, according to GOAL.
During the press conference after the elimination against Manchester City, Ancelotti was asked about his future and said he would stay with the Merengues. However, behind the scenes, the doors are not closed.
CBF wants formal talks with Ancelotti after Real Madrid end of season
Now that Real Madrid’s season is basically over, Ednaldo Rodrigues hopes to sit down with Ancelotti for formal talks. For the president of the CBF, the name of Ancelotti is a unanimous choice among the Brazilian media and supporters.
If Ancelotti refuses the offer, Ednaldo Rodrigues will consider other options such as Fernando Diniz from Fluminense, Jorge Jesus out of contract with Fenerbahçe in Turkey and Abel Ferreira from Palmeiras.
According to GOAL, the Brazilian national team will play two friendlies in June, with Ramon Menezes as interim coach. The meetings should take place in Europe. The 2026 World Cup qualifiers will start in September.
