Brazilian Dream Dies: Carlo Ancelotti Refuses to Sign, Saudi Move Looms.
Carlo Ancelotti has walked away from a move that would have made him the next coach of Brazil’s national team. The Real Madrid manager, who is expected to leave the Spanish club at the end of this season, had been strongly linked with taking the reins of the five-time World Cup champions.
Reports from Spain suggested that Ancelotti was close to sealing the deal. He had traveled to London on Monday, where many believed he would finalize the contract with the Brazilian Football Confederation. Everything seemed set. But the Italian tactician returned to Spain without signing anything.
On Tuesday, Ancelotti informed Ednaldo Rodrigues, the president of the Brazilian federation, that he would not be accepting the job. This came as a surprise to many, especially given how far along the talks had progressed.
According to Marca, the deal started to unravel due to confusion over the timeline. Brazil assumed he would be free to begin his role in June. But Ancelotti reportedly made it clear that he could not commit before August. That delay complicated the agreement, and ultimately led to his decision to decline the offer.
With that door now closed, Ancelotti may continue with Real Madrid through the Club World Cup this summer. However, his future remains uncertain beyond that. One major option on the table is a lucrative proposal from Saudi Arabia.
Sources say the Saudi deal could earn Ancelotti a staggering 50 million euros net, which is about 42 million pounds. It is an offer few would easily turn down, and it may be the next chapter in the career of one of football’s most respected managers.
