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CBF renews Carlo Ancelotti’s contract with the Brazilian team until 2030

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Photo: Carlo Ancelotti - Rafael RIbeiro/CBF

Confederação Brasileira of Futebol (CBF) officially renewed Carlo Ancelotti’s contract as coach of the Brazilian team until 2030. The announcement took place this Thursday, at Rio of Janeiro, consolidating the Italian’s stay for another complete global cycle. The coach, who took office in May 2025, extends his contract beyond Copa to this year’s Mundo. The decision reflects the board’s confidence in the work carried out over the last twelve months.

The extension of the commitment between the parties had already been discussed since the last quarter of last year. The president of the CBF, Samir Xaud, highlighted that maintaining the technical committee is part of a structural plan to keep Brasil at the top of the global ranking. Ancelotti expressed gratitude for the reception in the country and reinforced the desire to seek significant titles. The coach’s immediate focus remains on preparing for the tournament that starts soon.

Estatísticas and use of Ancelotti in technical command

Desde who debuted on the Brasil bench, the Italian commander led the team in 10 official and friendly clashes. The current performance shows a common oscillation at the start of work, but with a positive goal difference. The board assesses that the group has regained its competitiveness under the management of the experienced professional. Detailed numbers for the period show the offensive productivity of the team under his leadership:

  • Vitórias conquered: 5
  • Empates registered: 2
  • Derrotas suffered: 3
  • Gols marked by attack: 18
  • Gols conceded by the defense: 8
  • Aproveitamento total: 56.6%

CBF’s internal analysis points out that the style of play implemented by the Italian brought tactical modernity to the squad. Mesmo with the occasional defeats, the understanding is that the parts renewal process was conducted in a balanced way. The new contract offers the necessary stability for the technical committee to plan long-term squads. Planning now includes transitioning young talent into the cycle that will end at Portugal, Espanha and Marrocos.

Aspectos financial and logistics work in Rio of Janeiro

The new agreement keeps Carlo Ancelotti as the highest-paid national team coach on the planet today. Ele receives around 10 million euros annually, which is equivalent to approximately R$63.4 million at the current exchange rate. The contract also preserves substantial bonus clauses for performance in major tournaments. Caso o Brasil wins the world title in 2026, the coach will be entitled to an additional prize of 5 million euros.

The work dynamics established since 2025 were a determining factor in the successful completion of the renewal. Ancelotti divides his time between the CBF headquarters and periods with his family in Vancouver, in Canadá. Esse remote and in-person management model worked well for both parties during the first year of the relationship. The fluidity in the negotiations indicated that the coach is adapted to the Brazilian sporting culture and the demands of the position.

Planejamento aims to celebrate Copas’s centenary in 2030

By guaranteeing the permanence of Ancelotti until 2030, the CBF ensures an experienced commander for a historic Mundial. The competition in four years will be held on three different continents in an unprecedented way. The main venues at Europa and África will be complemented by celebratory games at América of Sul. Ter, a technician of the Italian’s caliber, is seen as a competitive advantage to face this complex logistical scenario.

The long-term project aims to avoid the constant changes of coaches that marked previous cycles of the national team. With the signing, Brasil signals to the market that it prioritizes methodological continuity. Players from the current squad expressed support for the decision, highlighting their good relationship with the commander. Expectations now revolve around the final call-up for this year’s challenge, where hexa continues to be the central objective.