Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly been handed a May deadline by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) to decide if he will take over as head coach of the Brazil national team.

Sources close to the situation suggest that the CBF has informed Ancelotti’s representatives that they will no longer wait indefinitely for his decision, with a final verdict expected in the coming months.

Ancelotti has been consistently linked with the Brazil job since Tite’s departure, and speculation is mounting that his time at the Santiago Bernabéu could come to an end following the current season. The CBF is actively seeking a seasoned leader to replace current head coach Dorival Junior, whose inconsistent results during the World Cup qualifying campaign have raised concerns.

With the 2026 World Cup fast approaching, Brazil is eager to secure a coach of Ancelotti’s calibre to guide the Seleção. However, his potential departure would signal the close of a significant chapter at Real Madrid, where Ancelotti has left an indelible mark with his tactical brilliance and leadership.

Ancelotti’s decision will have far-reaching consequences—not just for Los Blancos, but also for Brazil’s ambitions on the international stage. Should he opt to leave Madrid, the club will be tasked with finding a successor capable of maintaining the high standards set during his tenure, while Brazil would gain one of the most successful managers in modern football.