Arsenal sent Real Madrid out of the Champions League, on Saturday Barcelona relegated their arch-rival to second place in the Copa del Rey with a 3-2 win and a sprinkling of red cards for Real Madrid. Carlo Ancelotti has a contract until the end of next season, but after the Champions League exit, the Italian fox has been warned to leave. To something big. Now it is reported that the decision has been made.

In the space of a few weeks, the Brazilian media has gone from the Brazilian Football Federation wanting Ancelotti to lead Brazil towards World Cup 2026 success, to claiming it is all settled. Now The Athletic comes with its “confirmation” that it happens.

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The English media reports Ancelotti has agreed with Brazil on a contract until the 2026 World Cup finals, where Ancelotti has already told “people in the dressing room” that he will soon be history at Real Madrid.

The 65-year-old Ancelotti has been an assistant coach of Italy’s national team between 1992-95, but never managed anyone outside Europe. With all the Brazilian star players the Italian has led during his time as club coach, this will still be like “coming home”.

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