Brazil Sets Deadline for Ancelotti – Coach Must Decide by May

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has given Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti until May to decide whether he will take over as head coach of the Brazilian national team. The Italian tactician has been a top target for the CBF since the departure of Tite, and rumors linking him to the five-time World Cup winners have been persistent.

Ancelotti, who has never publicly expressed a desire to leave Real Madrid, is under contract with the Spanish giants until the end of the season. However, his future at the Santiago Bernabéu remains uncertain, with the club reportedly eyeing Xabi Alonso as a potential successor.

The 65-year-old coach has enjoyed immense success during his time at Real Madrid, winning multiple Champions League titles and domestic trophies. Despite this, the allure of leading one of the most storied national teams in football history could prove irresistible.

For Brazil, securing a manager of Ancelotti's caliber would be a major coup as they look to rebuild and reclaim their status as a global powerhouse. The CBF's decision to set a deadline underscores their determination to finalize their coaching plans ahead of the 2026 World Cup cycle.