Carlo Ancelotti's future is once again hanging in the air. Despite the Italian coach claiming to be calm, his continuity at Real Madrid depends on what happens in the upcoming matches.
In particular, the match against Arsenal at Santiago Bernabéu will be crucial. Amid all this uncertainty, Eduardo Inda has dropped a bomb on El Chiringuito that has sparked much discussion.
The Pressure of the Moment
Carlo Ancelotti knows he has to win. He said it in a press conference: his future is tied to what the club decides. He has a contract and is happy, but he can't control what happens if the team gets eliminated, and that could happen very soon.
Real Madrid has a lot at stake this week; they are still alive in LaLiga, but in the Champions League, they are on the brink of the abyss. The match against Arsenal could be the turning point for the coach. If they win, he will remain firm; if not, things could change drastically.
Brazil, Waiting
This is where Eduardo Inda comes into play. The journalist stated emphatically that if Madrid falls in the Champions League, the Brazilian Football Confederation will go all out for Ancelotti.
"Brazil wants him, and if Madrid falls on Wednesday, the CBF will go after him," he assured on El Chiringuito. The Brazilian national team has had him on their list for some time. They want him to be the next coach and are willing to do everything possible to convince him.
A More Peaceful Life?
Coaching Brazil is not only prestigious but also less stressful. Fewer matches, fewer training sessions, less wear and tear. Ancelotti would have more time to plan, scout players, and build a solid project, and of course, with a very attractive salary.
At 65 years old, the Italian coach might view this change favorably. He has already won everything at clubs, and now he could close his career by winning titles with a historic team like Brazil.
Saudi Arabia, Another Lucrative Option
But it's not just Brazil that is after him. Saudi Arabia has also shown interest, offering him the most lucrative contract of his career.
It would be a golden farewell for a legendary coach. The problem: he would have to adapt to a very different culture.
The Saudi proposal is economically enticing, but not so much on a personal and sporting level. There, the challenge would be different, less competitive, although no less demanding in terms of image.
Despite all these speculations, Carlo Ancelotti remains focused on the present. He wants to finish the season fighting for all the titles. Only afterward will he decide his future.