Amid persistent rumors concerning Carlo Ancelotti’s future with Real Madrid, news from Madrid indicates that the club’s administration has been in high-level talks about the prospect of hiring a new head coach. This development might change the course of international football.
According to recent speculations, Real Madrid’s managing position may be taken over by well-known individuals Xabi Alonso and Cesc Fabregas. The front-runner is Alonso, who is well-known for his stellar time at Bayer Leverkusen. Fabregas, who is presently leading Como in Serie B, has also become a notable possibility and may be used as a backup if a change at the top is required.
In the middle of these circulating reports, Ancelotti’s job is in jeopardy because Brazil decided to fire head coach Dorival Junior following a disappointing 4-1 loss to Argentina. The possibility that Ancelotti may take over as coach of the Brazilian national team when the current Real Madrid season ends has sparked more conjecture. Ancelotti’s reaction to a query about this issue prior to Real Madrid’s league game against Leganes was dismissive and evasive, consisting of a straightforward shrug and a firm “No.”
Ancelotti also denied rumors that Ronaldo, a football superstar, had sparked talks about a potential move to the Brazilian team. “I don’t remember having discussed that with him,” Ancelotti said, adding that despite their frequent communication, the subject of coaching Brazil has not yet been discussed.
“The contract is clear, I have nothing to add,” the Italian manager said, reaffirming his dedication to Real Madrid. Although I have a lot of respect for the Brazilian national team, its players, and its supporters, I must go to Madrid. The fact that his present contract expires at the conclusion of the 2026 season has raised questions about whether he might be drawn to the chance to manage Brazil as their first foreign coach in 60 years.
Ancelotti has previously rejected approaches from the Brazilian Football Federation, which places a great value on the possibility of joining the Selecaos. However, given how football is always evolving, it appears that he may now view this career-defining choice with greater flexibility. Any decision he takes moving ahead may also be impacted by the departure of his son and assistant coach Davide at the end of the current campaign.
Beneath the surface of this possible coaching change, there is also a developing dispute about a tax issue. Ancelotti is set to appear in court shortly to fight against claims that he failed to disclose £836,857 in profits from image rights in 2014 and 2015.
