Brazil is in talks with coach Ancelotti.

Brazil has not given up on its ambition to bring Carlo Ancelotti in as head coach of 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 affiliated with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), was present in the VIP stands at the Bernabeu stadium during Real Madrid's 1-2 defeat to Arsenal in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals on the morning of April 17th.

Fernandes acted as an intermediary, sent to Madrid by Brazil to push forward the special deal to bring Ancelotti to coach the "Selecao" just before the World Cup 2026 qualifying matches against Ecuador and Paraguay in June.

Brazil's quiet negotiations with Ancelotti came at a sensitive time, following Real Madrid's elimination from the Champions League after a 1-5 aggregate defeat to Arsenal. After the match, the Italian coach admitted he might be sacked.

The CBF believes this is the right time to bring in Ancelotti. The Brazilian Football Confederation's goal is to create a strong boost after the painful 1-4 defeat against Argentina, making the head coach position a pressing issue as the "Selecao" are not yet guaranteed a World Cup spot.

Ancelotti had previously denied rumors in March that he was in contact with the CBF, but in reality, negotiations were taking place through representatives close to the Italian strategist. Sources from Brazil reveal that this time there is great confidence in a positive outcome.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid also began searching for a replacement. Xabi Alonso emerged as the leading candidate. In addition, Jurgen Klopp was also willing to take on the role of manager for "Los Blancos".

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