According to reports from The Athletic, the Brazilian Football Federation has received written confirmation indicating that Carlo Ancelotti, the current manager of Italy’s national team and soon-to-be former Real Madrid coach, harbors a strong desire to join their ranks once his tenure in Madrid concludes in the summer of 2024.
Effective from January 1st, Ancelotti will be free to explore future opportunities with interested parties, prompting the CBF to announce their intentions to publicly address his potential recruitment early in the new year, with the aim of applying pressure on both Ancelotti and Real Madrid.
Furthermore, the CBF asserts that they possess “legal guarantees” ensuring Ancelotti’s commitment to assume the managerial role next summer. However, it’s important to note that such assurances are not legally binding, allowing Ancelotti the flexibility to extend his stay at Real Madrid should he receive a tempting contract renewal offer from Florentino Perez.
Despite persistent speculation, Ancelotti has consistently expressed contentment with his current role at Real Madrid. The club, in turn, acknowledges his adeptness in managing pressure, a quality that has posed challenges for some of his predecessors.
Additionally, Ancelotti’s commendable performance this season, despite facing injuries to key players, has earned praise from the leadership at the Bernabeu, sparking discussions about a possible contract extension. Nevertheless, in the world of football, the adage “trophies are won in May” holds true, implying that any setbacks during the crucial stages of the season could lead Perez to contemplate parting ways with the experienced manager.