JAKARTA - The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) hopes to appoint a new Brazil National Team (Timnas) coach no later than the end of next week.
CBF has been looking for a new manager since sacking Dorival Junior on March 28, 2025.
"We know that choosing a coach for the Brazilian national team is a matter of national interest and brings great responsibility."
"However, we intend to make a decision no later than the end of next week," CBF National Team Director Rodrigo Caetano told Sportv.
Meanwhile, according to ESPN reports, Real Madrid are unhappy with the time and financial arrangements regarding Carlo Ancelotti's departure so that his move to take over the Brazilian national team is threatened.
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However, CBF has extended the deadline to Real Madrid's fate in the race for the La Liga title.
Los Blancos are currently in second place in La Liga standings, four points adrift of league leaders and Barcelona rivals, with four games remaining.
Barcelona could win Spain's title as early as May 16, which would have happened if they beat Rael Madrid at El Clasico this weekend and won against Espanyol in the next game.
CBF wants to have a new coach on May 26, 2025, when Brazil's newest squad will be announced for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in June 2025 against Ecuador and Paraguay.
Ancelotti, whose contract with Real Madrid expires in June 2026, has been CBF's target since Tite resigned after the 2022 World Cup.
CBF also considers former Flamengo coach Jorge Jesus as an alternative candidate.
Jorge Jesus, a 70-year-old coach, was part of Saudi Arabia's Pro-League club, Al Hilal, on May 3, 2025.
"It is currently very difficult to talk about certain names because they will not be productive for negotiations, which we hope can be continued next week," said Caetano when asked about Dorival's replacement candidate.
Brazil, who lost 1-4 against Argentina in the 2025 World Cup Qualifiers, March 2025, is fourth in the South American Zone (Conmebol) and 10 points adrift of leaders Argentina, who have confirmed their place in the 2026 World Cup.
The top six teams automatically qualify for the 2026 World Cup finals in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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