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Carlo Ancelotti may be on his way out of Real Madrid, but he’s already looking ahead to his next chapter — with Brazil.
The Italian coach, who has guided Madrid to more trophies than a kitchen cabinet, is set to lead the Selecao once his Spanish adventure wraps up at the end of the 2024-25 season.
Though no official word has come yet from Los Blancos, Brazil’s football chiefs weren’t waiting around.
They moved fast to confirm Ancelotti’s appointment before legal chaos could hit their headquarters.
The official announcement came just hours before a court hearing that could’ve shaken the Brazilian Football Confederation’s top seat.
But while the legal drama played out off the pitch, Ancelotti was already doing homework for his next squad.
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Why Carlo Ancelotti made contact with Brazil star Neymar?
As per Globo Esporte, Ancelotti has already made a friendly video call to Neymar, Brazil’s all-time top scorer, now back at Santos.
The chat was light and respectful. No promises, no pressure — just a sign that Neymar is still in the mix. According to reports, the Italian simply wanted to check on his recovery and plans.
The 65-year-old is also keen to bring Casemiro back into the fold. The Manchester United midfielder hasn’t played for Brazil since October 2023 but remains one of Ancelotti’s trusted lieutenants from their Madrid days.
Another Red Devil, Antony, now shining at Real Betis, is also being monitored.
Sources say Ancelotti has been gathering info on other possible call-ups like Caio Henrique and Alexsandro. Even while juggling Madrid duties, he’s been all ears on player reports from trusted scouts.
Housing in Rio? That’s still up in the air. Word is Ancelotti is weighing options between the beachside glam of Leblon and the convenience of Barra da Tijuca, home to CBF’s HQ.
For now, a hotel stay is the plan during Brazil’s June World Cup qualifiers.
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Vishal Bhawani is a sub-editor for the Affiliate Content team and a writer and sub-editor for the Football Wires team at The Sporting News. Based in Indore, India, he holds a Diploma in Operations and Management from Maharashtra University.
Before joining TSN in May 2024, Vishal contributed to Football Express and Six Sports and ran his own blog, Anfield Home, as a passionate Liverpool fan. An avid traveler, he follows multiple sports, including cricket, soccer, and tennis.
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