The Brazilian Football Confederation have confirmed outgoing Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti as the next head coach for its senior national team.
The announcement was made yesterday after the Italian tactician and the Brazil Football Confederation agreed on a deal.
“The greatest national team in the history of football will now be led by the most successful coach in the world,” said the CBF in a statement.
“He will lead Brazil until the 2026 World Cup and will coach them in their next two qualifying matches against Ecuador and Paraguay next month.”
Brazil sacked Dorival Junior after a 4-1 thrashing by Argentina in March and are fourth in the South American qualifying table for the tournament in the US, Mexico and Canada.
Ancelotti leaves Madrid as one of the club’s most successful managers, winning 15 trophies across two spells with Los Blancos, including a La Liga and Champions League double last season.
