Ancelotti Back in the Frame: Brazil Reignites Pursuit of Real Madrid Boss Amid Uncertainty

Carlo Ancelotti is once again the front-runner for Brazil’s vacant coaching job, sources told ESPN Brasil.

Brazil’s Football Confederation (CBF) fired coach Dorival Júnior last month and had considered Al Hilal manager Jorge Jesus as a potential replacement.

Ancelotti, whose contract with Real Madrid runs until June 2026, has been CBF president Ednaldo Rodrigues’ preferred choice to lead Brazil ever since Tite stepped down after the 2022 World Cup.

Although Ancelotti has publicly reiterated his desire to continue at Madrid, his position has come under intense pressure since Madrid’s 5-1 aggregate elimination at the hands of Arsenal in the Champions League quarterfinals.

Madrid are still in the race for LaLiga but are four points off leaders Barça with five games left.

The CBF is closely monitoring Saturday’s Copa del Rey final between Real Madrid and Barcelona, knowing that a defeat could lead to Ancelotti’s dismissal.

When asked about his future, Ancelotti recently said: “There’s nothing to say. We’ll talk about it at the end of the season.”

A source told ESPN that talks between CBF representatives and Ancelotti’s entourage have resumed in recent weeks.