Real Madrid Star Discusses the Impact Ancelotti Will Have on Brazilian Football

• Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid contract is set to expire in the summer of 2024
• The Italian gaffer has been linked to the vacant role at the Brazil national team
• Real Madrid are reported to be on the lookout for a new coach

Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti has been the subject of speculation since late December, with Brazil’s Football Confederation making it very clear that he is the man they want to replace Tite.

Ancelotti looks certain to finish his contract with Real Madrid, which runs out in the summer of 2024, and even his own players are talking about his move to Brazil.

Reports emerged recently that Ancelotti had reached an agreement to take over Brazil in the summer of 2024, although those were denied by Madrid.

Speaking to Marca, Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes admitted that he would be happy for Ancelotti to come with him on international breaks.

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“I can’t talk much because I don’t know much either. I know he’s plan A for the national team.

“The president is counting on him and we also want him there.

“For me, for Vini, for Militao we know him and we know of his greatness.

“Having him in the national team is going to be very important, but there is still nothing confirmed.

“We hope that when his contract ends, he will come to the national team.”

Neymar confirms Ancelotti's Brazil move

Meanwhile Neymar Junior also confirmed to Marca that he would be content to have the Italian come in as coach of the Brazilian national team, citing his CV as a key reason.

“We will have the opportunity to have a foreign coach.

Ancelotti has won everything and I’m sure he’s going to teach us a lot.”

It appears there is a groundswell of approval for Ancelotti in Brazil, with players, fans, and presidents all keen to have him join.

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With his contract at Real Madrid winding down in 2024, avoiding the temptation of Brazil would be a tough ask for Ancelotti.

Real Madrid’s Ancelotti’s replacement shortlist

Sports Brief earlier reported Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has drawn up a provisional three-man shortlist to replace Ancelotti, consisting of Zinedine Zidane, Jose Mourinho, and Xabi Alonso.

Both Zidane and Mourinho have previously had stints at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium dugout and have produced remarkable results for the Spanish capital club.

Despite this, Mundo Deportivo has reported that Alonso is Perez’s preferred candidate. Coincidentally, his contract with Bayer Leverkusen expires at the end of next season - which could allow Real Madrid to poach him for nothing.