Carlo Ancelotti, one of the most high-profile football managers in the world, has arrived in Rio de Janeiro to start his tenure as the head coach of the Brazilian national men’s football team. The legendary Italian manager, at 65 years old, recently ended his successful long stay at Real Madrid and landed late Sunday night, accompanied by one of his talented players at Madrid and Brazilian attacker Vinicius Jr., to a wonderful welcome from the fans and officials.
Ancelotti Greets Fans and Officials Upon Arrival
Ancelotti, after landing at Galeão International Airport, was escorted to a hotel in Barra da Tijuca, where several supporters assembled to greet the new Brazil head coach. Also, Ancelotti was seen engaging in a conversation with Rodrigo Caetano, the Brazilian Football Association’s (CBF) director of national teams, and the newly elected CBF president, Samir Xaud.
Along with Ancelotti heading to Brazil is Real Madrid star winger Vinicius Jr., who shared his photo from his plane heading to Brazil, which has seriously boosted excitement among the Brazilian fans for a new era under Ancelotti.
Brazil Turns to Ancelotti After Period of Inconsistency
The Brazilian team, with a history of great success in football, had recently lived in glory days; hence, the appointment of Ancelotti, with a great wealth of experience and tactical mastery, will only hope to restore the Selecao’s dominance on the international stage. Interestingly, it was circulated that Ancelotti had disrupted plans and earlier negotiated an exit from Real Madrid, despite his contract ending in 2026.
However, Ancelotti, having an impressive career with 15 trophies at Real Madrid, 3 UEFA Champions League titles, and 2 La Liga titles in two different spells, is highly praised as one of the best managers in the world. Again, his calm demeanor, leadership, and tactical prowess are sure to bring stability and a winning culture to the Brazilian squad.
A Historic Appointment in Brazilian Football
Brazil, for the first time in their history, has appointed a foreign coach since 1965. Ancelotti’s arrival has surely generated a lot of conversations and engagement, as over 15,000 people reportedly tracked his flight online.
Ancelotti’s final game in charge of Real Madrid was a superb 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad, which ended his impressive second stay at the club.
What’s Next for Ancelotti and the Brazil National Team?
The first move for Ancelotti, expected by many, is to announce his squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The official list is expected to be published on Monday, and he will host his first press conference as Brazil’s head coach.
The first match of Brazil will be against Ecuador on June 5 in Guayaquil before hosting Paraguay on June 10. With these important matches, Ancelotti will be able to showcase his tactics and give an impression that will affect the future of Brazilian football success.
As Ancelotti tries to infuse his tactics into the Brazilian team, the fans and football lovers worldwide will cross their fingers to see if the Brazilian team will be guided to success, just like he achieved with Real Madrid.
