Carlo Ancelotti has made a key decision for his future:he will not coach the Brazil national team. After months of speculation, and with the interest of the CBF on the table, the Italian coach has rejected the Brazilian offer.
Florentino Has Offered Him to Continue as Presidential Advisor
One would be to remain linked to Real Madrid, although with a different role than the current one. The other, to consider an offer from Arabia.
Florentino Pérez has offered him a position as a presidential advisor in sports matters. This is a key figure to define the transfer policy and the club's direction in the coming years.
The news has caused an impact both in Spain and South America. The Brazilian Football Confederation already considered Ancelotti's signing a done deal to lead the canarinha in the 2026 World Cup.
But the Italian has a current contract with Real Madrid. Five league matches pending and can't sign right now, as they want in Brazil.
According to sources close to the club, Florentino's offer involves a long-term contract. It includes full powers to influence key sports decisions: signings, renewals, youth academy, and the coaching structure. Ancelotti would be a sort of shadow sporting director, with the president's full support and without the pressure of the bench.
At Real Madrid, they value his knowledge of the locker room, his international experience, and his keen eye for spotting young talent. He already showed it by betting on Vinícius, Rodrygo, or Camavinga.
Moreover, his figure would help maintain the club's institutional stability in a moment of transition with Mbappé, Endrick, and the new generations.
Brazil Has Its Plan B Ready
Brazil is already looking for alternatives. The dream of seeing Ancelotti at Maracanã fades away. In Valdebebas, they celebrate that one of their great legends can continue to be part of the project.
Edu Aguirre explained last night on El Chiringuito that yesterday there was a meeting of Ancelotti in London with Diego Fernandes. The journalist added that Brazil was in a hurry and"Carlo Ancelotti's response to Brazil has been no. Right now I can't sign with you, I owe it to Real Madrid, I have 5 matches left, LaLiga is at stake and if you ask me to sign now, I won't do it".
The information from El Chiringuito concludes: "Brazil responds: 'If you don't sign, tomorrow we will start looking for another option'.
They have given me two names: one is Jorge Jesus. There is a 90% chance it will be him. He would leave Al Hilal and it is one of the great teams".
Edu Aguirre implied that Ancelotti's future could be at this club. He would replace the current favorite to lead Brazil".
Meanwhile, Josep Pedrerol gauges the atmosphere. If he wins LaLiga, why can't Ancelotti continue? For Florentino, it is important to know the fans' mood on the subject.