The future of Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid is once again under scrutiny. According to sources close to the matter, the Italian manager has resumed talks with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) about taking over the national team, a possibility gaining momentum after recent results with Los Blancos.

Ancelotti edging closer to Brazil and away from Real Madrid

For months, Ancelotti's name has been strongly linked to the CBF. The federation's president, Ednaldo Rodrigues, has considered him the ideal candidate since Tite stepped down after the 2022 World Cup. Although the Italian is under contract with Real Madrid until June 2026, his future at the helm is far from secure.

Madrid's painful 5-1 aggregate elimination at the hands of Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-finals has reignited rumors of his departure. Now, the upcoming Copa del Rey final against Barcelona could be decisive. A defeat in such a high-stakes clash might accelerate his exit—either immediately or at the end of the season.

According to ESPN, contacts between Ancelotti’s entourage and Brazilian representatives have intensified in recent weeks. Reports suggest that an agent and two intermediaries from Brazil are in Madrid and have held discussions with Davide Ancelotti, Carlo’s son and assistant coach. While the CBF officially denies sending any delegates to Europe, the interest is clear.

Carlo Ancelotti has remained tight-lipped about his future and avoided making any public statements. However, the continuation of negotiations and the lack of a permanent coach for Brazil following Dorival Júnior’s departure further fuel the belief that Ancelotti’s arrival could be imminent.

The Copa del Rey final could prove pivotal. A victory might allow Ancelotti to stay in charge and keep title hopes alive in LaLiga. But if the result doesn’t go Madrid’s way, taking over one of the most prestigious national teams in football history may become his next big challenge.