Carlo Ancelotti has lifted the lid about the most important moment he knew that his time on the Real Madrid bank was over.
The veteran Italian coach has written history by becoming the first non-Brazilian who takes the lead over the national team on a permanent basis while he wants to guide the Samba boys to the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Xabi Alonso was immediately installed as his replacement by the former Spain International who signed a three -year contract on his return to Madrid.
The wind of change is sharply blown through the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, this summer the FIFA Club World Cup.
The last weeks of Ancelotti in Madrid were marked with constant questions about 'when' he would leave when Barcelona took away their La Liga title and insured a domestic Treble.
No trophies and the general feeling of a new start are needed to push Ancelotti to the output door and the 65-year-old is clear why the call was made.
Ancelotti's pragmatic approach to manage Real Madrid allowed him to stay on the edge of certain decisions.
There was no dispute that a movement on his future would be decided by club president Florentino Perez and he accepted the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Exit against Arsenal was his last dice throw.
“The results were not what we expected and the game's game was not great either. It was time to do something”, according to quotes from Marca.
“After the draw against Arsenal we spoke about it and decided. It was something we could see coming. The team was not in good condition and we realized that it was best for Real Madrid to look for change and for me to look at Brazil.”
Ancelotti starts life with Brazil's leadership immediately with two FIFA 2026 World cup qualifications in the first two weeks of June against Ecuador and Paraguay.
The controversy surrounding his appointment remains a factor, but his experience will not allow distraction.
“My Brazil is going to play as Real Madrid. Not like this year's Real Madrid, but like last year Real Madrid. That's what I want.”