While his future always seemed uncertain, Carlo Ancelotti met his president Florentino Pérez in Madrid this week. Exchange, described as “Important and deep” By sources close to the club, has fueled speculation. At a time when the Italian technician is touching at the end of his adventure at the head of Real, some wanted to see a start, a final effort to prolong their common history. But the real object of the discussion was quite different, and much more radical.
According to ESPN Brazil, this meeting was actually a final attempt from Ancelotti to convince its president to release him at the end of May, without waiting for the club World Cup in July. The designated coach of the Seleção hopes to take office as quickly as possible to prepare the qualification matches against the equator and the Paraguay. The Italian technician, who has already reached an agreement in principle with the CBF, wishes to be released from his contract at the latest at the end of May. An urgent request, which testifies to a certain attachment to the Brazilian project.
Brazilian selection: Ancelotti puts pressure on Real Madrid
But for the president of Real Madrid, the situation remains tense. Officially, the club does not intend to pay the 11 million euros claimed by Ancelotti as a starting indemnity. Real agrees to free it … but for free. Internally, this story has crushed the high Madrid spheres, annoyed by the advertising given to these discussions while the season is far from over. Pérez, however, also measures what Ancelotti represents for the recent history of the club. He still hesitates to give him this last gesture.
Ancelotti forces the hand to its president
On the side of the Brazilian Confederation, the tone is more urgent. The objective is to clarify the situation in a few days. In the event of refusal or dead end with Real, a plan B is already ready: Jorge Jesus, the current coach of Al-Hilal, would be called upon to take over. Brazil does not want to wait any longer, and Ancelotti is summoned to decide quickly, even if the final decision still depends on Florentino Pérez.
This soap opera cruelly contrasts with the apparent serenity displayed at the start of the season. Between a dragging departure and semi -inized sports results, the exit from Ancelotti could be done in a much less triumphant climate than expected. It remains to be seen whether Florentino Pérez will choose to facilitate the exit, or to hold it until the end. One thing is certain: “Carletto” no longer hides its impatience to join the Seleção. It remains to be seen when.
