Carlo Ancelotti’s time at Real Madrid seems to be coming to an end once again. After an unfortunate week for the club that saw them bow out of the Champions League at the hands of Arsenal and further slip behind Barcelona in La Liga, it is rumored that Ancelotti will leave the club at the season’s conclusion, as reported by The Athletic.

Surprisingly, Ancelotti is already being linked to the open role for Brazil’s national team. His departure after a successful stint could come as a shock given his recent triumph in winning the Champions League with Real Madrid. As they look to enhance the squad dynamic, Madrid may seek a new manager to lead them into their next phase.

The timeline appears to favor Brazil, as they need to establish a permanent coach ahead of their upcoming international matches against Ecuador and Paraguay. Given that Real Madrid is scheduled to participate in the Club World Cup in June, timing will be crucial.

Xabi Alonso of Bayer Leverkusen has emerged as a top candidate to take over should Ancelotti depart, following his successful leadership in the Bundesliga and DFB Pokal.

With less than a year until the 2026 World Cup, both Brazil and Real Madrid find themselves needing to act promptly, making Ancelotti’s future an intriguing point of discussion in the coming months.