Real Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti have dealt a serious blow to the Brazilian team. After the confirmation of the former president of the Brazilian Football Federation, international media announced the Italian as the future strategist of the Canarinha Copa America 2024. However, “Carletto” extended the contract with the 14-time Champions League champions until 2026.
It should be noted that former CBF boss Ednaldo Rodrigues had assured that Ancelotti “will take over the starting role in the Copa América” because he maintains the same “type of approach to the game” as Diniz. Recently, the strategist broke his silence and spoke about his extension at Real Madrid and why he didn't join the Brazilian team.
What did Carlo Ancelotti say about the Brazilian team?
In foreplay Real Madrid vs Mallorca LaLiga's Ancelotti was happy to have extended his contract with the Merengue team: “I'm very happy about the extension, it was pretty easy negotiations because we reached an agreement between the president and myself. I am very happy to be here for another two years as coach of Real Madrid”.
He then said a few words about Brazil, a team he thanked for their interest but whose decision would depend on his relationship with the White House.
“The reality is that I was in contact with the Brazilian team, with its president Ednaldo Rodrígues, whom I thank for his love and interest in coaching Brazil, something that made me very proud, but everything was still pending . Real Madrid's decision.” . In recent months Ednaldo stopped being president and in the end it was what I always wanted: to stay at Real Madrid. I don't know if Brazil wants me in 2026 and I don't know if they want me to. “I'm happy with my decision,” he concluded at a press conference.