Actual Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is ready for extra talks about taking up as Brazil coach earlier than the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in June.
The 65-year-old Italian will meet representatives appearing on behalf of the Brazilian Soccer Federation (CBF).
Ancelotti stated his future was “a subject for the subsequent weeks, not in the present day”, following Actual’s stormy Copa del Rey ultimate defeat by Barcelona in Seville on Saturday.
Nevertheless, Brazilian businessman Diego Fernandes, who has been appearing on behalf of the CBF, was noticed on the match.
It’s understood Fernandes’ newest go to to Europe features a plan to attempt to persuade Ancelotti to take the Brazil job as quickly because the Spanish home season is over.
That may imply Ancelotti leaving Actual earlier than this summer time’s Membership World Cup in america.
Ancelotti is the primary selection to exchange Dorival Junior, who was sacked after Brazil’s 4-1 defeat by outdated rivals Argentina in Buenos Aires final month.
Brazil are fourth within the South American World Cup qualification desk.
Whereas they don’t seem to be in any hazard of failing to qualify for the expanded 48-team event to be collectively held in america, Canada and Mexico subsequent 12 months, the CBF really feel Ancelotti would give Brazil the very best likelihood of profitable it.
The CBF beforehand wished to nominate Ancelotti for final summer time’s Copa America however failed of their pursuit.
Ancelotti has received two La Liga and three Champions League titles throughout two spells at Actual, together with each trophies final season.
Nevertheless, his facet are 4 factors behind La Liga leaders Barcelona with 5 matches remaining and had been crushed 5-1 on combination by Arsenal within the Champions League quarter-finals.
Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso is reportedly a candidate to exchange Ancelotti on the Bernabeu.
