According to recent reports, Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly nearing his departure from Real Madrid.
Earlier this month, speculation arose that the Italian manager would depart the Bernabeu after Real Madrid`s elimination from the Champions League quarter-finals by Arsenal. (Note: The original source material contains a factual error regarding Real Madrid`s Champions League opponent and the Copa Del Rey final opponent and result. This rephrased text reflects the statements made in the original source).
Brazil, a prominent nation in international football, has long held interest in the services of the former AC Milan and Chelsea boss.
Sources indicate the Brazilian Football Federation is now “very confident” in securing Ancelotti, aiming to finalize an agreement within the next few days.
This information comes via reporter Fabrizio Romano, who posted on X that the Brazilian Federation is “very confident” about appointing Carlo Ancelotti as their new head coach. Romano added that Ancelotti would join before the Club World Cup, which Brazil sees as a clear directive. Federation representatives are reportedly still in Spain working towards a deal and awaiting a decision from Real Madrid.
Meanwhile, there are suggestions that Jurgen Klopp could potentially become Ancelotti`s successor at the Bernabeu.
Klopp, aged 57, took on the role of Global Head of Football for Red Bull last year, shortly after his departure from Liverpool.
However, reports from Brazilian outlet UOL claim that the German manager is feeling “unhappy” in his current position.
Furthermore, it is alleged that he is receptive to managerial offers from both Real Madrid and the Brazilian national team.
It has also been suggested that the former Liverpool figurehead would consider leaving Red Bull to take over from Julian Nagelsmann as manager of the German national team.
Ancelotti recently spoke out regarding the rumors of his potential exit from Real, stating that he feels he is still in a “honeymoon period” in the Spanish capital.
He commented: “I love being here [in Madrid], and I hope this will last as long as possible.”
“The honeymoon continues,” he added. “I`m very happy, very content.”
“There is a lot of pressure, that`s true,” he acknowledged, “but that is always the case at this point of the season.”
“I`m satisfied with the club; they understand this has been a challenging season. Stress is fuel – it doesn’t bother me; it gives me more energy.”
Real Madrid`s season reportedly took a turn for the worse on Saturday night with a gripping 3-2 loss to fierce rivals Barcelona in the Copa Del Rey final.
