Italian coach received guarantees during negotiation that his contract would be respected even with changes in the presidency of the CBF
He assured that he will maintain his commitment to the (Brazilian Football Confederation), even with the removal of the presidency of the entity. The Rio de Janeiro Court of Justice ordered the leader’s departure on Thursday (16.MAI.2025), just 3 days after the official announcement of the hiring of the Italian coach to the Brazilian team.
The coach was notified about the change in command of the Confederation by interlocutors on the night of Thursday (15.MAI), while in Madrid. According to information from GEAncelotti showed tranquility in receiving the news and clarified that his bond is with the institution, not with the leader who hired him.
The position of the Italian coincides with the statement of intervener Fernando Sarney, who stated: “It won’t move”referring to the agreement signed with the technician, according to the GE.
During negotiations for hiring, conducted by intermediary Diego Fernandes, the possibility of changes in the entity’s command was discussed. Ancelotti received guarantees from opponents of Ednaldo Rodrigues that his contract would be respected if change in the presidency.
In response to the departure determined by the Rio de Janeiro Court of Justice, Ednaldo Rodrigues asked the Supreme Court (STF) to annul the decision that removed him from office.
Behind the scenes of the CBF, there is consensus on the need to separate selection from political and electoral issues. The intention is to keep Rodrigo Caetano as coordinator of men’s teams and Juan as technical coordinator of the entity. The two were in Madrid and met with Ancelotti hours before Ednaldo’s removal. The interveners want both to maintain the isolated selection of political turbulence.
Fernando Sarney demonstrates urgency to hold new elections for the presidency of the CBF. In the most optimistic scenario, he expects the election to take place before Anchelotti’s debut in charge of the national team, scheduled for the 5th, in a match against Ecuador.
The arrival of the Italian coach to Brazil is scheduled for May 26, when he will officially start his work at the head of the Brazilian team. Meanwhile, 19 federations presidents released a manifesto asking for renewal at CBF, not to mention the name of Ednaldo Rodrigues.
