Carlo Ancelotti appointed Brazil head coach | OneFootball

Carlo Ancelotti has been appointed as the new head coach of the Brazil national side.

Ancelotti will conclude the La Liga campaign at Real Madrid before taking charge of the South American side.

The 65-year-old leaves Real Madrid after a decorated second spell, in which he led Los Blancos to two La Liga titles and two Champions League trophies among his honours.

The record five-time Champions League winner now ventures into international management for the first time.

Ancelotti becomes the first overseas coach in Brazil’s history and replaces Dorival Junior, following a poor start to World Cup qualification.

Though Brazil are almost certain to secure qualification to the 2026 tournament, the Selecao are 10 points behind Argentina and were thrashed 4-1 by their arch-rivals in March. Brazil have progressed past the quarter-finals of the World Cup just once since last winning the trophy in 2002.

Ancelotti leaves Real Madrid after a disappointing campaign. Defeat to Barcelona on Sunday all but ended the club’s hopes of retaining the La Liga title. Xabi Alonso has agreed a deal to replace his former manager at the Bernabeu next season.

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