🤝 Deal done, Ancelotti to become Brazil's new manager
Minutes ago, The Athletic confirmed that everything is set with the Brazilian Football Federation for the Italian to take on his role on May 26th."Carletto" will leave Real Madrid after his last La Liga match of the season against Real Sociedad. He will then sign a contract with the verdeamarela until the end of the 2026 World Cup.
Meanwhile, the merengue team is moving to finalize the last details with Xabi Alonso.
🚨🤍 Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid, here we go! Story confirmed and deal sealed for Xabi as new manager until 2028.Staff sorted, contract in place and three year deal for Alonso with Real planning for him to start at FIFA Club World Cup.Ancelotti farewell soon, then Xabi era. 🎞️ pic.twitter.com/s6jY4DzZmx
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 12, 2025
Fabrizio Romano today gave the Here We Go! and the man from Tolosa will take charge of the team as soon as Ancelotti leaves, to arrive in the best way possible at the Club World Cup.
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