✅ Carlo Ancelotti unveiled as new Brazil manager | OneFootball

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The coach Carlo Ancelotti, 65 years old, was introduced as the new coach of the Brazilian National Team this Monday (26), at the CBF headquarters in Rio de Janeiro.

The Italian entered the press conference room alongside former player Branco, world champion in 1994, and sat at the table with CBF director Rodrigo Caetano, as well as the new president Samir Xaud.

"Many people tend to trivialize the word 'history', and today, we are making history. The CBF hires one of the greatest coaches in the world, experienced, who loves Brazilian football. The CBF is very happy with this contract. And we strongly believe in the work of the coaching staff. The CBF will give full autonomy to the coaching staff. What we want most is to put the National Team back where it deserves to be," said Samir Xaud.

"I wanted to thank everyone involved in bringing him here, it's an honor to be alongside the most successful coach in the world, but who comes to the most successful national team in the world. There is a formula for success, which is the people management he does. With one year to go until the World Cup, he is the best name for this position. I wanted to thank the other coaches who have been here until now. It started with Ramon Menezes, Fernando Diniz, and Dorival Junior," said Rodrigo Caetano.

🗣️ Speak, Ancelotti!

"First impressions are very beautiful, an honor, a great pride to lead the greatest national team in the world. I have a great job ahead, I am very excited that Brazil will become champions again. Let's go together. We need all of you. I was received with great affection. I am very happy, very excited, and I think we will do a job with a lot of responsibility. I thank the CBF for bringing me here, to Real Madrid for allowing me to negotiate the move. I am very happy, it's a very big challenge. I've always had a connection with this country. It's really very special. I will try to do a job at the highest level."

"My connection started very early, with Falcão. But I have coached 34 Brazilians. I can name them all because I have a good memory. But the best ones: Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Kaká, Cafu, Emerson, Dida, many of them. Endrick, Rodrygo, Militão. This connection started very early in my career. For the first time, I come to Rio de Janeiro. It's something difficult because I've been to all the cities in the world, but Rio was missing. I want to take advantage of this opportunity.

🫂 Welcome, Don Carlo

The coach Carlos Alberto Parreira, four-time champion in 1994, sent a welcome video to Carlo Ancelotti.

"May you bring us the much-desired sixth title and always count on us."

Luiz Felipe Scolari, world champion in 2002, was present to greet Ancelotti and handed him the "famous" blue and white jacket of the National Team.

The Italian coach also received the yellow jersey of the Brazilian National Team from the new president of the CBF.

Before the first call-up, another video - with great names from Brazilian sports, both male and female - sent their welcomes to Ancelotti.

The Brazilian National Team faces Ecuador on June 5, at the Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo Stadium, in Guayaquil. On the 10th, the opponent will be Paraguay, at the Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo.

The matches are valid for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. The five-time world champions are in fourth place with 21 points.

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