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Italian media: Ancelotti wants to stay in Brazil and also rejected the 'Azzurri'
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Italian media: Ancelotti wants to stay in Brazil and also rejected the 'Azzurri'

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Context piece
  • Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly committed to coaching Brazil and has rejected an offer to manage the Italian national team.
  • The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) is seeking a new coach after Josep Guardiola also declined their offer.
  • Andrea Pirlo is now considered the leading candidate for the Italian team's coaching position.

Carlo Ancelotti intends to remain as the head coach of the Brazilian national football team, reportedly rejecting an offer to take charge of the Italian national team, known as the 'Azzurri.' Italian media outlets suggest that Ancelotti has decided against a move, despite interest from the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), led by technical director Paolo Maldini.

Ancelotti has expressed his firm intention to continue with the 'Canarinha' project, even after a disappointing performance in the World Cup where the team was eliminated in the round of 16. This decision follows a similar rejection from Josep Guardiola, who also declined the Italian coaching role after careful consideration, preferring to take a temporary break from coaching.

The FIGC has been searching for a successor since Gennaro Gattuso resigned in April after failing to qualify for the World Cup. With both Ancelotti and Guardiola unavailable, the federation is now focusing on Andrea Pirlo as their primary candidate. Roberto Mancini's potential return to the position is also being considered.

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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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