Ancelotti will take over Brazil in time for the Copa America, which will be played in the United States starting in June 2024. Ancelotti still has one season left on his Real Madrid deal.
The former AC Milan and Chelsea coach will lead Brazil for the first time in nearly 60 years. Argentina's Filpo Nunez served as Brazil's final foreign head coach in 1965, taking command of one game.
Carlo Ancelotti, a 64-year-old football manager, has achieved numerous successes throughout his career. Notably, he has triumphed in the prestigious UEFA Champions League twice, leading AC Milan and Real Madrid to victory. Ancelotti has also secured domestic league titles in various countries, including England with Chelsea, Germany with Bayern Munich, France with Paris Saint-Germain, and again with Real Madrid and Milan.
During the previous World Cup, Brazil was under the guidance of Tite as their coach. However, following their elimination in the quarter-final stage against Croatia, Tite decided to step down from his role. Since then, Ramon Menezes has taken charge of the team on a caretaker basis, overseeing their affairs temporarily.
The CBF had earlier issued a statement saying that Diniz would be in charge of the team for the coming year.
“Fernando Diniz will lead the Brazilian team for a year, and I’m sure he will do it with great competence, as always during his professional career,” said CBF president Ednaldo Rodrigues in a video statement. “It is a dream, an honor, and a huge pride to serve the national team,” Diniz said.
The six South American World Cup qualifying matches for this year, which include matches against Argentina and Uruguay, will be overseen by the 49-year-old. Brazil's qualification campaign will begin in September with home games against Bolivia and Peru.
