- Carlo Ancelotti is set to leave Real Madrid next week to become Brazil’s national team manager
- Xabi Alonso is expected to succeed Ancelotti at Santiago Bernabeu
- Santiago Solari will temporarily take charge of Real Madrid for the Club World Cup
Key Takeaways:
Carlo Ancelotti will leave his position as head coach of Real Madrid as early as next week, according to Sky Sports. The Italian has finally accepted the offer to become manager of the Brazil national team and could lead the squad in matches starting this June. The source adds that Brazilian businessman Diego Fernandez, the intermediary for Ancelotti’s move, was present at the Copa del Rey final on Saturday.
🚨 NOW CONFIRMED by @MarioCortegana and @miguelitocope:
Carlo Ancelotti will coach Real Madrid for 5 more games, and will then leave the club and join Brazil before the Club World Cup begins.
Decision made. pic.twitter.com/MkAvPmDGL6
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) April 27, 2025
Mario Cortagena from The Athletic also reports that Ancelotti will depart Real Madrid to take charge of Brazil. According to him, the Italian coach has already informed the players but will continue to manage the team for the remaining five matches of the La Liga season. After that, he will step down and will not lead the team during the Club World Cup.
Meanwhile, Sacha Tavolieri adds that Xabi Alonso will announce his departure from Bayer Leverkusen after the season ends and will succeed Ancelotti at Santiago Bernabeu.
Former Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari, who is currently part of the club’s management, is expected to be appointed on an interim basis and will likely lead the team during the Club World Cup.