Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil move on 'verge of collapsing'

Carlo Ancelotti’s move to Brazil is reportedly in doubt, with Real Madrid apparently unwilling to pay compensation to the manager.

It has been expected that Ancelotti will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season if not sooner with Xabi Alonso lined up to take over; Ancelotti has been widely tipped to be the next Selecao manager and an agreement was thought to be in place, but Real have yet to agree terms regarding the Italian’s departure from the club.

Ancelotti is still under contract until June 2026; as such, he’d be entitled to compensation should Real part ways with the coach. The club is arguing that in this case, they’re not sacking Ancelotti, rather he’s being hired by another employer and is therefore leaving of his own accord, waiving any right to compensation.

Complicating matters further is that Brazil have two World Cup qualifiers in June and the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) want a new manager in place by then with only four competitive matches schedule between now and next year’s World Cup.

Should an agreement not be reached shortly, the CBF may look elsewhere with Al-Hilal manager Jorge Jesus in the running.

Fabrizio Romano reported on X on Tuesday night: “The Brazilian Federation has NO plans to wait long for Real Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti to clarify exit process.

“Real Madrid will NOT pay any exit fee and Brazil will NOT wait, as deal can now collapse as @Relevo reported.

“Jorge Jesus remains an option on CBF list.”

But the journalist wrote on Wednesday morning: “Brazil consider the negotiations with Carlo Ancelotti on the verge of collapsing.

“Despite verbal agreement done for days, deal was not signed as there’s NO green light on Real Madrid exit conditions.

“In any case, Carlo’s still expected to part ways with Real Madrid.”

The verbal agreement between the (CBF) and Ancelotti was reportedly in place from the weekend with only the exit terms from his current employers left to finalise, but the move now appears to be in jeopardy.

Brazil have been looking for a new manager since their 4-1 defeat to Argentina in March, which led to the dismissal of Dorival Junior.

The 63-year-old had only overseen 16 matches, but seven draws in that time, coupled with the humiliating defeat to their biggest rivals brought about a premature end to his time in charge.

Liam Williams

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