Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti to take over as Brazil head coach

The 65-year-old Italian will become the first foreigner to lead the Selecao.

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti to take over as Brazil head coach — Appointment: Carlo Ancelotti will become Brazil head coach later this month. PA Media

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Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has been confirmed as the next head coach of the Brazil national football team.

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has announced the Italian, one of the most successful managers in the history of European club football, will take up the position from May 26.

The 65-year-old, whose appointment had been widely anticipated, will become the first foreigner to lead the Selecao.

<em>Ancelotti has won the Champions League a record five times (Nick Potts/PA)</em>”/><cite class=cite>PA Media</cite></div><figcaption aria-hidden=true><em>Ancelotti has won the Champions League a record five times (Nick Potts/PA)</em> <cite class=hidden>PA Media</cite></figcaption></figure><p>He will take charge ahead of the five-time record champions’ World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay in June.</p><p>A statement from the CBF described Ancelotti as “a legend of the game as the most successful manager in football history”.</p><p>It added: “This landmark moment sees the coming together of two icons — the only five-time FIFA World Cup champions and a coach with an unmatched record across Europe’s elite competitions.</p><p>“The CBF extends its sincere gratitude to Real Madrid and (president) Mr Perez for the cordiality and sportsmanship shown in facilitating the coach’s release during his contract term, allowing this new chapter to begin with mutual respect and cooperation between the teams.</p><p>“The confederation would also like to extend its thanks to Diego Fernandes, who facilitated and led negotiations with Mr Ancelotti and Real Madrid on behalf of the CBF in Europe.</p><p>“The CBF warmly welcomes Mr Ancelotti and looks forward to a new era of success under his leadership.”</p><figure class=wp-block-image><div class=relative><img loading=lazy decoding=async src=https://prod.news.stv.tv/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/c7b3b622b120fd4e5c7a9039da78b534-1747065679.jpg width=1602 height=904 srcset=

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