According to reports, the timeline for Carlo Ancelotti’s departure from Real Madrid has been set, with the Italian manager set to leave the club at the end of the season and take over as the head coach of the Brazilian national team.

Ancelotti has reached an agreement with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) to become the national team coach after concluding his tenure at Real Madrid. Only the contract signing remains to formalize the commitment—one that will mark one of the biggest shifts in world football.

Thus, Ancelotti, the most successful coach in Real Madrid’s history, will conclude his illustrious spell at the Santiago Bernabéu to embark on the challenge of securing Brazil’s sixth World Cup title. This mission will be the pinnacle of a legendary career, during which he has won titles in Europe’s most prestigious leagues and managed some of the biggest stars in football.

The Italian manager will take charge of a team striving to reclaim its global stature, with the goal of winning the upcoming World Cup and restoring Brazil to its former glory. With his experience, composure, and illustrious track record, Ancelotti faces one of the biggest challenges of his managerial career—one that may well be his last major project.

In this new chapter, Ancelotti will oversee a group of players he knows well. He will coach the likes of Vinícius Jr., Rodrygo, Éder Militão, and Endrick, who currently play under him at Real Madrid. He is also familiar with other Brazilian talents in La Liga, such as Raphinha. Thus, this path is not entirely unfamiliar to him.

Everything is set for Ancelotti to become Brazil’s head coach and bid a proud farewell to Real Madrid. The CBF is proceeding cautiously, avoiding premature celebrations until all details are finalized, as last season’s negotiations with Ancelotti collapsed unexpectedly.

In this renewed effort, Diego Fernandes, the representative of the CBF president, has played a key role. He traveled to Seville for the Copa del Rey final and was expected to continue negotiations with Ancelotti post-match. Fernandes’ presence at Real Madrid matches was no coincidence—he was also seen at the Real Madrid vs. Arsenal match on April 16. Acting as the CBF’s external liaison in negotiations with Ancelotti, Fernandes has been spotted in Europe multiple times over the past months.

Sources close to the negotiations reveal that this latest trip to Spain included additional private meetings with the Italian coach. After much deliberation, Ancelotti has finally decided to join Brazil—a team that has long sought his services but failed to secure him until now.

Throughout this period, Diego Fernandes has acted with utmost respect toward Real Madrid. Following weeks of contact, the goal of these trips was to convince Ancelotti to accept the national team role—even suggesting he take charge as early as June during the FIFA window, which, according to renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano, is exactly what will happen. His contract with Brazil is expected to run until the 2026 World Cup.

At Real Madrid, there is an awareness that the time for change has come, but with full respect for Carlo Ancelotti—a coach who may return to the club in another capacity in the future. The aim is for both parties to part ways amicably, with mutual appreciation.

The process of Ancelotti’s departure has begun, but some details remain, including the formal conclusion of his tenure with the club. Meanwhile, the CBF must complete preparations for the official announcement of this agreement.