Carlo Ancelotti has gone from being the calm man of Real Madrid to the center of the storm. The news of his supposed agreement with the Brazil National Team has caused an earthquake in the white house and Florentino Pérez is no longer keeping quiet about it.
A Contract That is Not Respected
In Madrid, they are upset, very upset. Ancelotti has a contract until 2026, but he is already acting as if he were free. The coach, without officially informing yet, would be negotiating with the Brazilian Football Confederation to take on the role of coach this summer.
What has angered Madrid even more is that Carlo Ancelotti's entourage is asking to be paid part of the pending salary. It's about €4 million, and the board doesn't understand it: he is the one who wants to leave, not the club that is firing him. So there is no reason to compensate him.
Florentino Explodes
Florentino has gone from disappointment to anger. According to O Globo, the president has reproached Carlo for his lack of respect. Not only toward him but toward the entity and the contract they both signed, he told him bluntly: "You owe us respect."
For the top white leader, the Italian's attitude is unacceptable. He believes the club has given him everything: trust, squad, and stability. Now, at a key moment in the season, he feels the coach is turning his back on the group.
Brazil Presses and Saudi Arabia Waits
The Brazil National Team doesn't want to keep waiting. They need a coach in June, and if Carlo Ancelotti can't free himself now, he might miss out on the position. From Brazil, they already warn: time is running out.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia looms, Al Hilal is closely following the movements. If their current coach, Jorge Jesús, precisely leaves for Brazil, the bench would be vacant, and they see Carlo Ancelotti as an ideal candidate. Money won't be lacking, but the sporting challenge would be very different.
Tension in the Locker Room and Uncertain Ending
The worst part is that the noise has already reached the locker room. There are few league matches left, and the tension is palpable. The players notice that the coach's mind is elsewhere, and that affects them.
Ancelotti's future is more hanging in the air than ever; he could go to Brazil, he could end up in Saudi Arabia, he could even stay. But what seems difficult is that he will leave Madrid on a high note, as was desired. The relationship with Florentino is very strained, and that, at Real Madrid, is never a good sign.