On 26 June 2023, Carlo Ancelotti, the legendary manager of Real Madrid, will become the head coach of the Brazil national football team. He steps into this new role on May 26th. Ancelotti’s returned Real Madrid to the top of LaLiga and the Champions League twice since his 2021 reappointment. This announcement comes on the heels of his remarkable successes with the team. His existing tenure, noted for a plethora of laudable achievements, will end the day after Real Madrid’s last LaLiga match with Real Sociedad.
He’ll also become Brazil’s first permanent foreign head coach. His appointment is extraordinary, even when factoring in Brazil’s hefty tradition of local leadership in football administration. Ancelotti truly is one of football’s history-making managers. Under him, he has won the European Cup five times, more than any other coach in the sport.
A Historic Transition
For Brazil, Ancelotti is arriving quite literally in the nick of time. Their national team is just ramping up for FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay and Ecuador in March. His experience and winning mentality should go a long way towards adding a fresh spark to an aging Brazilian side. Despite his impending departure from Real Madrid, which has required careful management due to a recent disappointing loss to Barcelona, Ancelotti remains focused on finishing the season strong.
From my observation, Real Madrid have so far handled this transition with incredible finesse. They all know the weight of Ancelotti’s legacy at the club. He has been just that, a legendary figure, bringing unrivalled success on and off the pitch in both his terms in the Spanish capital.
“Real Madrid have to be careful, he is such a legendary figure. He has achieved so much at Real Madrid, and every club he’s managed and played for.” – Kaveh Solhekol
Ancelotti’s memorable resume includes two LaLiga titles to his credit. His long managerial career has brought him to some of the top clubs in Europe. His fame as arguably the best manager of all time is no secret. Approaching his new role with Brazil, he is tremendously humbled.
The Road Ahead
As he looks ahead to his new job with Brazil, Ancelotti will be on the firing line to produce immediate results. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is setting the bar high for their new coach, in particular, considering the success he’s had. Ancelotti’s appointment underscores a new era for Brazilian football, which has previously resisted appointing foreign managers to a national team long dominated by domestic coaches.
His ability to navigate high stakes scenarios will prove essential. He must deliver results for Brazil and help reestablish the country’s long-held status as a powerhouse in international football. The CBF knows that making a marquee hire, such as Ancelotti, is what’s necessary to recharge the program. His new approach to priorities and tactics has the potential to make drastic improvements.
“I never thought I’d live to see the day there was a foreign manager in charge of the Brazil national team. You look at France, Italy, Germany, they’re never going to have managers from other countries.” – Kaveh Solhekol
Farewell to Real Madrid
Carlo Ancelotti’s departure from Real Madrid this summer is sure to be an emotional affair. Both fans and players are looking forward to one more incredible send-off! They’ve united to commemorate his highly productive tenure at the club. His legacy at Real Madrid will never be tarnished thanks to the incredible titles and moments that fans will remember for decades to come.
The Spanish side are dealing with significant logistical issues. They will have to reach an arrangement with Liverpool to let Ancelotti join in time for their opening Club World Cup match on June 18. This elite-level potential conflict speaks to the issues at home facing his jump from the club side of things into international coaching.
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