Brazil negotiates with coach Ancelotti

Brazil have not given up on their ambition to bring Carlo Ancelotti to lead the national team and this time, they are carrying out a quiet campaign behind the scenes.

According to Marca , businessman Diego Fernandes, a highly influential figure in Brazilian football despite not being part of the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF), appeared in the VIP stands of the Bernabeu stadium during Real Madrid's 1-2 loss to Arsenal in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals early on April 17.

Fernandes acted as an intermediary, sent by Brazil to Madrid to push through a special deal to bring Ancelotti to lead the "Selecao" right before the matches against Ecuador and Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in June.

Brazil's secret talks with Ancelotti come at a sensitive time, with Real Madrid knocked out of the Champions League after a 5-1 aggregate defeat to Arsenal. After the match, the Italian coach admitted he could be sacked.

The CBF believes this is the right time to lure Ancelotti. The Brazilian Football Confederation's goal is to create a strong boost after the painful 1-4 defeat to Argentina, making the head coach's position an urgent matter when the "Selecao" is not sure of a place in the World Cup.

Ancelotti had denied rumours in March that he had been in contact with the CBF, but the negotiations were actually conducted through representatives close to the Italian tactician. Sources in Brazil have revealed that this time there is a lot of confidence in a positive outcome.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid have also started looking for a replacement. Xabi Alonso has emerged as the leading candidate. In addition, Jurgen Klopp is also ready to accept the offer to lead "Los Blancos".

Source: https://znews.vn/brazil-dam-phan-voi-hlv-ancelotti-post1546534.html