Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid exit looks set with Brazil ‘very confident’ he’ll join them as Jurgen Klopp waits in wings
CARLO ANCELOTTI’s Real Madrid exit is seemingly coming close to fruition, it’s been claimed.
It was reported earlier this month that the Italian would leave the Bernabeu following Los Blancos’ Champions League quarter-final exit to Arsenal.
The former AC Milan and Chelsea gaffer has long been on the radar of international football icons Brazil.
And the Brazilian Football Federation are said to be “confident” of landing their man, who they’re hoping to agree a deal with in the coming days.
That’s according to reporter Fabrizio Romano, who wrote on X: “Brazilian Federation, very confident to get the green light for Carlo Ancelotti as new head coach.
“He’d join before the Club World Cup, clear indication from Brazil.
“Federation emissaries remain in Spain to agree deal, waiting for Real Madrid decision/steps.”
Ancelotti could end up being replaced at the Bernabeu helm by Jurgen Klopp.
The 57-year-old was appointed as Red Bull’s new Global Head of Football just a few months after leaving Liverpool last year.
But Brazilian outlet UOL claims that the German is “unhappy” in his new role.
And he’s allegedly open to managerial offers from both Real Madrid and the Brazil national team.
It’s also been claimed that the Kop icon would be willing to leave Red Bull to replace Julian Nagelsmann as manager of the German national team.
Ancelotti broke his silence on rumours he could leave Real last week, insisting he’s still in his honeymoon period in the Spanish capital.
He said: “I love being here [at Madrid] and I hope this will last as long as possible.
“The honeymoon continues. I’m very happy, contented.
“There is a lot of pressure, true, but that is always the case at this point of the season.
“I’m happy with the club, they know this has been a tough season. Stress is fuel – it doesn’t bother me, it gives me more energy.”
Real’s season went from bad to worse on Saturday night as they lost a thrilling Copa Del Rey final to bitter rivals Barcelona 3-2.