Carlo Ancelotti’s links with the Brazilian national team job is well documented. However, it’s one the Italian has remained coy about.

Reports have it that Ancelotti has agreed to take the Brazilian job next year.

Carlo Ancelotti was recently asked in an interview with Radio1 if he will become the Brazil national team manager next year.

He responded: “Agreement with Brazil? It’s all about rumours and links. I feel very good at Real Madrid as things stand.

“We started our season in an excellent way and we hope to keep going at the same level.”