During a press conference this Friday, March 28, Carlo Ancelotti swept away rumors binding him to the Brazilian Seleção. Asked about a possible interest from the CBF, the Real Madrid coach responded with firmness: “No, quite simply. I have a contract here until 2026 ” 513. An unequivocal statement, while Brazil, humiliated 4-1 by Argentina in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, planned to widen it to replace Dorival Junior, under pressure for months.
“My contract responds to everything”: Ancelotti cuts short to speculations
The rout against Argentina precipitated the crisis. Dorival Junior, whose mandate is suspended from a crucial meeting with the Federation, could be dismissed before the next games against Ecuador and Paraguay in June. The CBF, which dreams of Ancelotti since 2023, comes up against a wall: the Italian technician remains focused on Real Madrid, in the running for La Liga, the Champions League and the World Cup of clubs. “” I have not been contacted, and my future is here ”he hammered, recalling his attachment to the Spanish club.
Ancelotti remains insensitive to the solicitations of Brazil.
Faced with this refusal, the CBF turns to Jorge Jesus, currently coach of Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. The Portuguese, winner of the Copa Libertadores with Flamengo in 2019, could leave his post in June to take the reins of the Seleção. But his tumultuous past with Neymar, which he publicly criticized in January, complicates the file: “He can no longer perform at the highest level”he said, provoking the striker's departure to Santos.
The Trap of the World Cup
Ancelotti remains untouchable … for now. His priority: titles with Real Madrid. A victory in the Champions League or Liga could seal its maintenance, while a failure would relaunch speculation. The CBF, for its part, will have to decide: appoint an temporary worker until July or bet on Jesus despite the risks. A heavy decision, one year from a World Cup where Brazil, five -time world champion, cannot afford improvisation.
