In a highly anticipated move, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has announced that Carlo Ancelotti will assume the reins as the head coach of the Brazilian national team, following the conclusion of his current contract with Real Madrid. CBF president Ednaldo Rodrigues confirmed the team’s plans, unveiling a strategic transition following Tite’s departure after the 2022 World Cup.
Fernando Diniz, currently managing Fluminense, will take charge of the Seleção on an interim basis for a year, simultaneously juggling his responsibilities at the club. Subsequently, Ancelotti is slated to assume the helm once his tenure at Real Madrid expires in the summer of 2024.
Speaking on the coaching succession, Rodrigues revealed, “His (Diniz) game plan is almost similar to that of the coach that will take over at Copa America, Ancelotti. We don’t call him an interim coach of the national team.
He will come and make the transition in Brazil for Ancelotti.” The alignment between Diniz’s tactics and Ancelotti’s strategic approach aims to ensure a seamless transition and maintain continuity within the team’s playing style.
Notably, Brazil’s top stars have expressed their support for Ancelotti as the next manager. Neymar, the team’s talisman, believes the Italian maestro “can teach us a lot,” while Vinicius Jr regards Ancelotti as the best coach in the world, expressing his hopes to work with him on the international stage. The endorsement from these influential players further underscores the excitement surrounding Ancelotti’s impending arrival.
With Ancelotti’s move to Brazil on the horizon, Real Madrid has already begun contemplating potential successors. Among the names linked with the prestigious position is former midfielder Xabi Alonso, currently managing Bayer Leverkusen, who has emerged as a viable option to take over the reins next summer.
As Brazil prepares for future challenges, the Seleção is set to participate in five World Cup qualifiers later this year, scheduled between September and November. The Copa America, a prestigious tournament on South American soil, is slated to take place in June and July 2024.
By the time the competition commences, Ancelotti will have assumed his new role, leading the Brazilian national team’s quest for glory and ushering in a new era of football excellence.