Brazilian Football Association (CBF) have confirmed that Carlo Ancelotti tops the list of coaches they are considering hiring for the country’s national team.
The Real Madrid coach has repeatedly been linked with the Selecao job since previous coach Tite’s exit after the World Cup in Qatar last year, but he and the club have denied it.
CBF President Ednaldo Rodrigues who confirmed their interest in Ancelotti, told Reuters;
“Ancelotti is unanimously respected among players. Not only Ronaldo Nazario or Vinicius Jr but all those that have played for him. I really admire him for his honesty in the way he works and how constant his work is. He needs no introductions. He is really a top coach who he has several achievements and we hope he can have even more.”
“Ancelotti is not only the players’ favourite but it seems the fans’ too. Everywhere I go in Brazil, in every stadium, he is the first name the supporters ask me about. They talk about him in a very affectionate way, in recognition of an exemplary work he has done in his career. Let’s have faith in God, wait for the appropriate time and we’ll see if we can make it happen as we look for the new coach of the Brazilian national team.”
While Ancelotti’s contract with Real Madrid will end in summer of 2024, he’s been under pressure lately as they sit 12 points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona.
