Ancelotti secures seat in Brazil national team

Despite the turmoil at the top of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), the Italian’s future remains unshaken. A new era in South America is dawning – and an Italian from Reggiolo is leading the way.

The sudden dismissal of Ednaldo Rodrigues as CBF President sent shockwaves through the Brazilian football world. He was the one who had been persistent in pursuing Ancelotti to coach the national team. An administrative earthquake could have ruined the whole plan. But no – “Carletto” still came.

According to AS , right after Rodrigues left his seat, Fernando Sarney - the interim president - proactively called Ancelotti to confirm: "Everything is still going as planned. You are the future of Selecao". Not only within the CBF, but also the government and opposition forces in Brazilian football all have the same voice: keep Ancelotti.

“It wasn’t my decision, but I’m not going to change it. The people support it, the public is happy – so why change it?” Sarney said frankly.

It's strange but also very "Ancelotti". He has not worked a day in Brazil but has already established a solid voice. The Italian coach has a great relationship with the trio of Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo and Raphinha - who are considered the pillars of the team at the 2026 World Cup. Even veterans like Neymar and Casemiro continue to keep in touch and show their trust in the strategist who has won the Champions League four times.

No one in the football world objected to his presence. On the contrary, many openly supported and eagerly awaited a new Selecao: calmer, more tactical, and no less dangerous.

Despite the changes at the top, the team's sporting plans are still on track. The two directors of the CBF, Rodrigo Caetano and Juan Silveira, have just made a short trip to Madrid to work with Ancelotti to draft a preliminary list for the two matches against Ecuador (June 6) and Paraguay (June 11). Everything has been prepared in detail and carefully - true to the Italian coach's working style.

Carlo Ancelotti is expected to fly to Rio de Janeiro on May 26, just one day after Real Madrid's final La Liga game. That's also the day he will officially announce his first squad - and introduce it to Brazilian fans with all the expectations.

Meanwhile, the CBF is scheduled to hold presidential elections on May 25, the day before Ancelotti arrives in Brazil. A symbolic coincidence: “Carletto” begins his new journey with a new leadership. However, as Fernando Sarney said, this is a “temporary transition period”, and he pledged to continue to run the board with full responsibility until a permanent successor is found.

At 65, Carlo Ancelotti continues to conquer new challenges. From Milan to Madrid, from Bayern to Everton, and now Brazil - a completely different environment, where football is a religion, a breath, a life.

“Carletto” is not here to play around. He is here to bring Brazil back to the top of the world at the 2026 World Cup. With his experience, composure, and profound tactical influence, the former AC Milan captain is the most suitable person for this difficult but prestigious task.

And now that the backstage turmoil has settled, fans can start dreaming of a glorious new chapter in the Selecao's history - with Carlo Ancelotti at the helm.

Source: https://znews.vn/ancelotti-vung-ghe-o-tuyen-brazil-post1553631.html