Carlo Ancelotti's stance revealed as Brazil express interest to hire Real Madrid boss as head coach - Reports
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti could be open to becoming the Brazil manager in 2023.
The Selecao are looking to fill their managerial vacancy following the departure of Tite. The Brazil coach left his role as the national team boss after their exit from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in the quarterfinals.
Tite's side were knocked out of the tournament by Croatia in a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout defeat. Brazil have earmarked Real Madrid's Ancelotti as the man they want to fill the role, and he's open to listening, per Portuguese journalist Bruno Andrade.
Ancelotti wants to see out the current season with Los Blancos and could accept the offer in 2023. His current contract with the Galacticos expires in 2024.
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The Italian has been a massive success at the Santiago Bernabeu, spending two spells as the La Liga giants' manager. He rejoined Madrid from Everton in July 2021 and oversaw a La Liga and Champions League double last season.
The former Chelsea and AC Milan boss boasts a record of 55 wins, 11 draws, and as many defeats in 77 games at the helm of Real Madrid. However, Ancelotti is yet to dip his toe into international management, and perhaps that intrigues him as he heads to the twilight of his managerial career.
Luka Modric compares Croatia's squad with Real Madrid's
Modric, 37, is heading into the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup after Croatia shocked Brazil with a 4-2 penalty shootout win following a 1-1 draw.
His Vartreni side stunned the favorites that led to the resignation of Tite. The Los Blancos man has now compared Croatia's squad to Madrid's ahead of the semifinal meeting with Argentina on Tuesday (December 13). Modric said (via the Daily Mail):
"You could say we have the same DNA as Real Madrid because we always keep going until the end, and never give up."
Modric added:
"Everyone looks at the big countries, as we are a small country, nobody takes us into account, but we donβt have a problem with that, as others are the favourites, and we are in the shadows."
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Croatia's 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign holds similarities to how Real Madrid won the UEFA Champions League last season. When it seemed Ancelotti's men were down and out, they pulled off remarkable comeback victories.
None more so than their iconic turnaround against Manchester City in the semi-finals. They went from trailing the Cityzens 5-3 heading into the 90th minute to coming out as winners with a memorable 6-5 win after extra time.
The Croats similarly stunned Brazil after Neymar had put the Selecao in front in the first half of extra time. Croatia hit back through Bruno Petkovic with just three minutes left before winning a dramatic penalty shootout.