Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly re-entered talks with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) to take over the Seleção, reigniting speculation about his future at the Bernabéu.
The CBF has long admired the Italian tactician, with president Ednaldo Rodrigues marking him as the ideal successor since Tite’s exit after the 2022 World Cup. Now, with Dorival Junior dismissed following Brazil’s sluggish start to the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the federation has returned to Ancelotti this time with increased urgency.
Ancelotti’s current contract with Los Blancos runs until June 2026, but his position has come under scrutiny after a 5-1 aggregate loss to Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-finals. The pressure is building ahead of Saturday’s Copa Del Rey final against Barcelona, a match the CBF is watching closely. Defeat could accelerate his exit or prompt Real Madrid to consider changes this summer.
According to ESPN, behind-the-scenes discussions have already taken place. Representatives of the CBF, including intermediaries and Ancelotti’s son Davide, have reportedly met in Madrid to explore a potential deal though the CBF has officially denied their presence in Spain.
For Ancelotti, Saturday’s result could define his next chapter. A win against Barcelona may strengthen his position in Madrid and spark a late-season La Liga push. A loss, however, could mark the end of his second spell at the club and the start of a new journey in international football with one of the most storied national teams in history.
Whether lifting the Copa or donning the yellow and green, Don Carlo’s fate now rests on a dramatic few days in Spanish football.
