OFFICIAL: Carlo Ancelotti to leave Real Madrid for Brazil

Ancelotti is in the final year of his Real Madrid contract and speculation has been rife about the possibility of the legendary Italian tactician pitching his tent with the Brazil national team. 

Those rumours have now been confirmed to be true by CBF president Ednaldo Rodrigues who revealed to Diario AS that Fernando Diniz will take charge of the national team on an interim basis, holding forte until Ancelotti takes the reins next summer.

"His (Diniz) game plan is almost similar to that of the coach that will take over at Copa America, Ancelotti," Rodrigues said. 

"We don't call him an interim coach of the national team. He will come and make the transition in Brazil for Ancelotti."

PSG star Neymar has already spoken of his delight at the prospect of Ancelotti taking the role and it is expected to be a seamless transition for the Real Madrid boss with stars like Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, and Eder Militao already under his tutelage.