Brazil are now scheming for a way forward for their national team after being snubbed by Carlo Ancelotti, LCSoccerHub Reports.
The Selecao brought onboard Fluminense manager and Copa Libertadore winner Fernando Diniz as new manager but on interim basis pending the outcome of talks with Carlo Ancelotti.
Brazil sack Fernando Diniz as interim manager | Image Credit: Getty Images
Following his prolific run with Real Madrid and a terrific managerial profile in European football, Ancelotti was targeted by Brazil FA for their national team job.
The Selecao wanted the Italian football veteran to replace Tite. In February, 2022, Tite had agreed to step down as Brazil national team manager after the 2022 World Cup.
On December 9, 2022, he stepped down as planned following the elimination of Brazil from 2022 World Cup by Croatia in the quarterfinals on penalties.
Carlo Ancelotti snubbed Brazil and renew Real Madrid contract | Image Credit: Getty Images
Carlo Ancelotti had just over a year remaining on his Real Madrid contract then. With the hopes of bringing the former Chelsea and AC Milan boss to the Selecao, Brazil brought in Fernando Diniz on an interim basis.
It was thought Ancelotti will not commit to a new contract with Real Madrid when his current deal expire at the end of the season.
With six months remaining to his contract, Ancelotti snubbed Brazil and penned down a new two-year contract with Real Madrid.
As per the Mail, a source close to Brazil FA has revealed Brazil sacked Fernando Diniz after Carlo Ancelotti’s snub.
Ancelotti was expected to replace the Fluminense manager, hence after the former renew his contract with Los Blancos, Brazil Football Federation president Ednaldo Rodriguez deemed it necessary to sack Diniz and scheme for a new long term manager until 2026 World Cup.
Another Brazil manager Dorivial Junior from Sao Paulo is tipped to replace Fernando Diniz.
