‘I am EXCITED that they want me!’: Carlo Ancelotti cannot hide his delight at interest from Brazil
“I’m THRILLED that they want me!”: Carlo Ancelotti can’t hide his delight at Brazil’s interest… as the 63-year-old Real Madrid boss insists he has NO plans to retire
- Carlo Ancelotti has declared his ‘enthusiasm’ about the possibility of joining Brazil
- The Real Madrid manager has been linked with becoming Brazil’s next manager
- Ancelotti revealed that he would like to meet with the president of the Brazilian FA
Carlo Ancelotti has dropped his biggest hint yet that he would consider becoming Brazil’s next national team manager after declaring his enthusiasm to be linked with the role.
The current Real Madrid boss could leave the LaLiga giants at the end of the season after a mixed season so far that has seen them progress in the Champions League but fall 12 points behind leaders Barcelona in the Spanish top flight.
The Italian veteran has been a series winner in domestic football, but has never set foot on an international bench.
That could soon change, however, with Brazil looking for a new head coach after Tite left his post after the World Cup, reportedly considering Ancelotti as the ideal replacement.
Speaking ahead of Madrid’s clash with Valladolid, Ancelotti confirmed that he will not retire if he leaves the Spanish capital.
Carlo Ancelotti has expressed his interest in becoming Brazil’s next coach.
Brazil’s players could thrive under Real Madrid coach Ancelotti
‘No (I don’t plan to retire). Let’s see’, said Ancelotti.
“I am very excited that Brazil loves me, but I have to respect the contract with Madrid, which I want to fulfill.
“If the CBF president wants to talk to me, I would love to meet and greet him.”
The 63-year-old’s comments come after Brazilian FA president Ednaldo Rodrigues declared his admiration for Ancelotti’s management style.
Rodrigues confirmed that the Real Madrid manager is the obvious choice given his work with Brazilian players Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Ancelotti (left) explained that he would like to speak with the president of the Brazilian FA, Ednaldo Rodrigues (right).
Ancelotti (right) is expected to leave his role at Real Madrid at the end of the season
He told Reuters: “I really admire him for his honesty in the way he works and how consistent his work is.” You don’t need introductions.
“He is really a top coach who has several achievements and we hope he can have even more.
‘Ancelotti is not only the favorite of the players, it seems that also of the fans. Wherever I go in Brazil, in every stadium, he is the first name the fans ask me by.
Meanwhile, Madrid could look to name former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino should Ancelotti leave the club at the end of the season.
