The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has extended its deadline for appointing Carlo Ancelotti as head coach of the men’s national team, according to sources who spoke to ESPN. The CBF is willing to wait until Real Madrid’s LaLiga title hopes are settled before finalizing any deal.

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Real Madrid are currently trailing league leaders Barcelona by four points with five matches left in the season. A decisive Clásico between the two sides is scheduled for May 11.

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In the meantime, there is still an unresolved dispute between Ancelotti and Real Madrid over the timing and terms of his possible departure. This issue must be settled before Ancelotti can accept the Brazil job.

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The CBF hopes to have a new coach in place by May 26, when Brazil is expected to name its squad for the June World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay.

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Earlier this week, ESPN reported that Ancelotti is expected to meet with Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez soon to discuss his future. Although the CBF has long viewed Ancelotti as their top choice to lead Brazil into the 2026 World Cup, financial disagreements around his exit from Madrid are delaying progress.

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Madrid’s final LaLiga game is scheduled for May 24 or 25 against Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

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The financial details of Ancelotti’s exit hinge on whether he is fired or leaves voluntarily to take the Brazil job. If he resigns, Madrid expects compensation from the CBF, which complicates the transition.

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Normally, Madrid pays managers a six-month severance package if they are dismissed, regardless of the time left on their contracts. Ancelotti’s current deal runs until June 2026.

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One possible compromise, a source told ESPN, would involve Madrid paying part of Ancelotti’s remaining salary, with the CBF covering the rest.

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While Ancelotti remains the CBF’s first choice, other coaches such as Jorge Jesus of Al Hilal and Palmeiras' Abel Ferreira are also being considered if the talks fall through.

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