Despite strong links to the Brazil national team, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has turned down the role due to timing issues. The Italian manager is now reportedly considering a €50m offer from Saudi Arabia.
- Ancelotti was expected to sign a contract with Brazil in London, but changed his mind upon returning to Spain.
- He informed Brazil’s FA president of his decision to reject the job.
- Disagreement over the start date of the Brazil role—June vs August—led to the collapse of talks.
- The 65-year-old may still lead Real Madrid in the Club World Cup before officially departing.
- Ancelotti is now linked with a €50m net offer from a Saudi Arabian club, raising new questions about his next move.
Fans in Brazil hoping for Ancelotti’s tactical expertise are left disappointed, while football watchers see another high-profile figure potentially drawn to Saudi Arabia’s growing football ambitions. For Ancelotti, it may be a choice between legacy and a lucrative twilight contract.
With Ancelotti out of the Brazil conversation, attention shifts to who will lead the Seleção next—and whether Saudi football is set to land yet another global name.
