Ancelotti Nears Brazil Move as Real Madrid Eyes Xabi Alonso

In a seismic shift for European and international football, Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly on the verge of leaving Real Madrid to take the helm of Brazil’s national team. According to Relevo, the Italian coach, who has won 15 titles with Real Madrid, including three Champions Leagues, is expected to depart before the Club World Cup in June 2025. This follows a challenging season for Los Blancos, marked by a 5-1 Champions League exit to Arsenal and a La Liga deficit to Barcelona.

Brazil’s interest, endorsed by legend Cafu, comes after the Brazilian Football Federation sacked Dorival Junior following a 4-1 defeat to Argentina in March 2025. With the 2026 World Cup looming, Brazil is eager to secure Ancelotti’s expertise to navigate their qualifying campaign. Meanwhile, Real Madrid is preparing for a new era, with Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso emerging as the frontrunner to replace Ancelotti. Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro confirmed a “gentlemen’s agreement” allowing Alonso, a former Madrid midfielder, to join a past club. As Ancelotti’s storied tenure nears its end, fans await an honorable farewell for the legendary coach while anticipating Alonso’s potential return to the Spanish capital.