Brazil has made a groundbreaking move by appointing Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti as the new head coach of its national football team. The Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed the news on Monday, marking the first time a non-Brazilian will lead the squad.
Ancelotti, an Italian, will conclude his tenure with Real Madrid before taking up his new role. Despite the announcement, he emphasized his commitment to the Spanish club for the remainder of his time there.
“The days I have left here, and out of the great respect I have for this club, its fans, and its players, I am completely focused on what I have to do in this final stretch of this spectacular adventure,” Ancelotti stated during a press conference ahead of Wednesday’s match against Mallorca.
When asked about Real Madrid’s silence on his departure, Ancelotti remarked, “Real Madrid will issue the statement whenever it wants; there’s no problem. It will do it at the time it wants and considers appropriate, as the Brazilian Confederation did yesterday. Everyone acts as they see best.”
Looking ahead, Ancelotti hinted at his upcoming responsibilities with Brazil. “I know exactly what these two weeks are going to be like, preparing for the three remaining matches with Real Madrid. And then, on the 26th, I have something else to do,” he said.
Ancelotti’s appointment is seen as a significant step for Brazil as they prepare for future international competitions. His vast experience at top European clubs is expected to bring a new dimension to the Brazilian national team.
