Carlo Ancelotti set for contract extension with Brazil until 2030 World Cup
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is finalising a contract extension with national team manager Carlo Ancelotti that would see the Italian remain in charge until the 2030 World Cup, according to Brazilian media reports. The new agreement, as reported by ESPN Brasil, would keep Ancelotti at the helm through the 2026 World Cup and the 2030 tournament, for which Brazil is a confirmed co-host with Paraguay, Argentina, and Uruguay.
The 64-year-old, who has managed just ten games for Brazil since his appointment in the summer of 2024, is set to sign a new deal that would make him the highest-paid manager in the history of the Brazilian national team. The contract is expected to be structured in two-year increments to comply with Brazilian labor law, which limits contracts to a maximum of 24 months, with an automatic renewal clause.
According to ESPN Brasil, the agreement would see Ancelotti's contract renewed through the 2030 World Cup, with an annual salary reported to be in the region of ten million euros. This would make the Italian the highest-paid manager in the history of the Seleção. The CBF is understood to be finalizing the legal and financial terms of the new contract, which would see Ancelotti's tenure extend to a potential eight-year period.
Ancelotti, who previously managed AC Milan, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, took charge of Brazil in July 2024. His tenure began with a 2-1 victory over Spain in a friendly and has so far seen the team win six of his first ten matches in charge. The primary goal for the federation is to build a long-term project under the Italian, culminating in a home World Cup in 2030.
The Italian manager himself addressed his future in a press conference on March 16th, stating that the CBF had 'no problem' with extending his contract and that he saw no obstacles to a renewal. The new contract, which will be formally announced upon the completion of final negotiations, signals the CBF's desire for long-term stability and a clear project under the veteran coach, aiming to end a 24-year wait for a World Cup title.
