Head coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that his current spell at Real Madrid will be his last in club management. Recall he recently extended his contract with the Spanish giants until 2026, During a press conference, the 64-year-old expressed his desire to continue coaching beyond 2026,”Yes, but it may not be in 2026. Hopefully, I can stay until 2027 or 2028.” He noted his fondness for Real Madrid and his satisfaction with staying at the club despite being approached for the Brazil national team coaching position.
Carlo Ancelotti – Getty image “I was always clear about my situation with Real Madrid, and it ended as I wanted: staying here.” Throughout his coaching career, Ancelotti has achieved a number of milestones, including winning the UEFA Champions League twice with Real Madrid and twice with AC Milan. His laurels also include domestic league titles in Italy, Spain, England, Germany, and France, making him the only coach to achieve this feat across the top five European leagues.
With his team fighting in both the Champions League and La Liga and averaging a game every three days, Ancelotti accused UEFA and FIFA of only thinking about themselves. He also stated that something has to change. Speaking at a press conference, the Real Madrid manager said; 
“Objectively, the calendar doesn’t make sense. It’s too tight, with too many games. We have to look at the health of the players. They’re the most important part of football, but everyone thinks about themselves: the league think about themselves, the federation think about themselves, FIFA think about themselves, UEFA think about themselves. It isn’t good for football. It isn’t right. Something has to change. Too many games.” 
The Real Madrid coach has repeatedly been linked with the Selecao job since previous coach Tite’s exit after the World Cup in Qatar last year, but he and the club have denied it. CBF President Ednaldo Rodrigues who confirmed their interest in Ancelotti, told Reuters; “Ancelotti is unanimously respected among players. Not only Ronaldo Nazario or Vinicius Jr but all those that have played for him. I really admire him for his honesty in the way he works and how constant his work is. He needs no introductions. He is really a top coach who he has several achievements and we hope he can have even more.” 
“Ancelotti is not only the players’ favourite but it seems the fans’ too. Everywhere I go in Brazil, in every stadium, he is the first name the supporters ask me about. They talk about him in a very affectionate way, in recognition of an exemplary work he has done in his career. Let’s have faith in God, wait for the appropriate time and we’ll see if we can make it happen as we look for the new coach of the Brazilian national team.” While Ancelotti’s contract with Real Madrid will end in summer of 2024, he’s been under pressure lately as they sit 12 points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona. 
Brazil is yet to announce a new head coach months after Tite decided to step aside after a disappointing 2022 World Cup campaign. Though Ancelotti and Real Madrid have both recently denied speculation of becoming Brazil’s new coach, Ederson said he and his national teammates have been discussing the possibility. 
He said at a press conference; “I was discussing this with Casemiro, Vinicius Junior, [Eder] Militão. There is a big possibility that he comes. “Just look at his CV. We will know shortly whether he will be here or not. I hope we can have a new coach quickly. I feel the anticipation too because there’s too much speculation. Is it a Brazilian or a foreign coach? We are also living that phase of anxiety.” 
ESPN Brazil reported early on Friday morning that Ancelotti had agreed to take over as Selecao’s head coach, starting in July 2023. Although nothing had been signed, the outlet claimed Ancelotti gave his verbal go-ahead to a three-year contract lasting until after the 2026 World Cup. Both Madrid and Ancelotti have denied the claim. Speaking at a press conference, the Real Madrid coach said; 
“I don’t know anything about this, I don’t even know what they reported in Brazil. I’m Real Madrid coach, my contract is until June 2024.” The Brazilian football federation also denied that any agreement had been reached, saying in a statement: “The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) informs that the news released this Friday that the coach of Real Madrid, Italian Carlo Ancelotti, is the new coach of the Brazilian national team is unfounded.”