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Brazil's next manager? Selecao close in on new candidate amid Carlo Ancelotti pursuit as CBF prepares to pay release clause

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<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/2026-world-cup-brazil-sack-dorival-jr-loss-to-argentina-amid-carlo-ancelotti-dream/blt4545c14dbab2432b" target="_blank">Dorival Jr was sacked</a> late last month following Brazil's thumping loss to Argentina, leading to reports that <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/2026-world-cup-brazil-sack-dorival-jr-loss-to-argentina-amid-carlo-ancelotti-dream/blt4545c14dbab2432b" target="_blank">Ancelotti was being sounded out</a> by the country's football federation. However, <a href="https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/futebol/colunas/mauro-cezar-pereira/2025/04/08/jorge-jesus-mais-perto-da-selecao-brasileira-cbf-ja-tem-o-valor-da-multa.htm" target="_blank">UOL</a> claims the Selecao are pursuing <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-om/lists/carlo-ancelotti-jorge-jesus-brazil-dorival-jr-s-successor-real-madrid-boss-told-president-s-dream-signing/bltdd2b7502edad9641" target="_blank">Al-Hilal manager Jorge Jesus</a> instead.</p>

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<p>The report adds that while Jesus has a contract with the Saudi Arabian side until the end of June, the Brazilian Football Confederation is ready to pay around €2.5 million to have him in charge of the national side as early as May. The experienced coach is reportedly going to be offered a deal until the end of the 2026 World Cup.</p>

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<p>The Portuguese manager has spent most of his career in his home country, leading Benfica twice and Sporting CP once, but did have a successful stint with Brazilian side Flamengo between 2019-20. He has been in charge at Al-Hilal since 2023 in what is his second spell with the Saudi outfit.</p>

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<p>It remains to be seen if Jesus will see out his Al-Hilal contract or if this Brazil post is too good an opportunity to turn down.</p>

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Brazil are reportedly closing in on appointing a successor to Dorival Junior amid links with Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti.

Brazil&apos;s next manager? Selecao close in on new candidate amid Carlo Ancelotti pursuit as CBF prepares to pay release clause

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