Well. Carlo Ancelotti, as manager of Brazil, with some of the world’s very best players in the squad, was unable to stop Norway in the World Cup. – What indicates that he, as manager of Manchester United, will be able to stop Hull City in the Premier League? – I’m just asking.
Manager Michael Carrick has been given one last chance! The name Carlo Ancelotti resurfaces, after Gary Neville has argued that the club should invest in an elite coach rather than insisting on continuity. The pressure is mounting after the 3-0 loss to Bournemouth, despite the fact that the Italian is tied to the Brazilian national team until 2030.
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Neville demands a top-shelf coach
Neville believes United should not make a final decision on Carrick based solely on immediate results. The former defender believes the club needs to consider which coaches are actually available, prioritising experience from the biggest clubs.
In his statements, the former captain singled out Ancelotti as an example of a coach worth going to great lengths for. He even suggested a salary of £25 million a year as a hypothetical reference for bringing in the best manager available – although that would require resources to be freed up by a player leaving the club.
Neville’s stance is not a formal proposal from United, but a public recommendation on how the board should act at a time when Carrick’s position is once again under scrutiny. After the loss to Bournemouth on October 25, the sporting management reportedly considered options after internal conversations, but nothing was communicated about resignation.
Ancelotti is tied to Brazil until 2030
The biggest challenge is Ancelotti’s contract situation. The Brazilian Football Federation announced on May 14, 2026, that the Italian coach has extended his contract until the 2030 World Cup – a commitment of four more years. The deal makes the 67-year-old head of Brazil through the next international cycle, with a focus on selection and preparation for the next World Cup.
An attempt by United would therefore require major changes in the coach’s plans and negotiations with the Brazilian federation. There is no public information confirming that the English club has contacted Ancelotti or his people.
The Italian’s name carries a lot of weight thanks to his experience in club football: five Champions League titles as a coach, and managerial jobs at Real Madrid, AC Milan and Chelsea – with national titles in several European leagues.
Carrick under pressure
Michael Carrick’s situation has become more complicated after the 3-0 loss at home to Bournemouth, a result that has heightened doubts about the team’s direction. The board has considered possible replacements, but for now, the coach continues to prepare for the next Premier League game.
Neville has argued that the club needs to consider options with international experience before confirming a long-term bet. In that scenario, Ancelotti appears to be a dream of the former player – not a negotiable candidate.
The next step depends on the board’s decisions and Carrick’s development in the upcoming match. Meanwhile, Ancelotti’s contract with Brazil until 2030 makes any approach to a complex operation – with no confirmed progress.
There has also been talk of Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique, who was just named the world’s best coach. But the power he has been given in Paris, he would not have had at Old Trafford.
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