The Italian coach put an end to his second mandate at the head of the Merengues in June, immediately replaced by Xabi Alonso, who took the lead of the national team of Brazil.
This is a first for Ancelotti, who had previously chosen to lead Italy, and Brazil is now qualified for the competition next summer.
The pressure will be strong on Ancelotti to offer a first World Cup to Samba Boys since 2002, his contract expiring at the end of the competition.
The pressure will be strong on Ancelotti to offer a first World Cup to Samba Boys since 2002
Ancelotti confirmed that it was open to an extension, if Brazil offered him one, with its open options.
“After the World Cup, everything is open. I think it was the good idea to sign a one -year contract. I have no problem if the CBF wishes to continue ”, he told ESPN.
“There is no problem. I am very happy here, my family too. You can think about it. We have time to talk about it, I have no problem continuing to continue. It would be good (to stay until 2030). ”
“Real Madrid is the only team I will accept to train after Brazil. »»
However, according to an additional interview with the French newspaper the team, the only club where he is ready to leave would be Real Madrid.
“Real Madrid is the only team I will accept to train after Brazil. »»
“Last season was complicated. We did not obtain the expected success. We suffered too many defense injuries, it was difficult to build a solid team and support our offensive quality. ”
“MilitĂŁo, RĂĽdiger, David Alaba, Ferland Mendy, Dani Carvajal … so many important players injured. »»
“There were matches where we only had two real defenders, and one of them was Raul Asencio, who had just arrived from the training center, even if he was good. »»
