Ancelotti to become Brazil coach for 2024 Copa America

Real Madrid’s coach Carlo Ancelotti will take over the reins as Brazil's head coach for the 2024 Copa America, according to a source at the Brazilian Football Federation.

The federation had earlier confirmed that Fluminense’s Fernando Diniz would be in charge of the Seleçao in the interim period. 

Ancelotti has a season left on his deal with Real, which he intends to see out before taking over Brazil in time for the Copa America, which will be held in the United States from June 2024.

The former AC Milan and Chelsea coach will become the first foreigner to lead the Braziian national team in nearly sixty years - the last foreign coach of Brazil being Argentine Filpo Nunez, who lasted one game in the role back in 1965.

During a glittering managerial career, Ancelotti has lifted the Champions League twice with both AC Milan and Real Madrid and won domestic league titles in England (Chelsea), Germany (Bayern Munich), France (PSG), Spain (Real Madrid) and Italy (Milan). 

Brazil were coached by Tite at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar last winter, but he vacated the role after the Seleçao crashed out in the last eight against Croatia. 

Catertaker Ramon Menezes has been in charge since, but the CBF has confirmed that Diniz will be in the dugout for the coming year. 

“Fernando Diniz will lead the Brazilian team for a year, and I’m sure he will do it with great competence, as always during his professional career,” said CBF president Ednaldo Rodrigues.

“It is a dream, an honor and a huge pride to serve the national team,” said Diniz after his appointment.

The 49-year-old will be in charge for six 2026 World qualifiers to be played during this time, these including clashes with both Argentina and Uruguay.