The Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) was added by Manchester City manager Pepa Guardiola to their target list after they split with Dorival Junior, the report said.
The future of Dorival entered the center of attention after a 4-1 defeat earlier this week in Argentina, and his release was officially confirmed on Friday night, and CBF left hunting for a new manager to continue his offer to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
There is a significant interest in Real Madrid Chief Carlo Ancelotti and there were even reports that CBF officials talked to the Italian before the decision to separate with Dorival, though Ancelotti firmly rejected speculations on Friday.
According to UlAncelotti remains a key target as part of the CBF offer to hire a foreign coach, but there is also an interest in employment of Guardiola.
This is not the first time the name Guardiola has been mentioned in cooperation with Brazil. Indeed, in November, it was claimed that the boss held “Secret conversations“Downloading responsibility for Selecao after the 2026 World Cup.
Since Guardiola then signed a new contract with City To commit to the club until the summer of 2027, and publicly insisted that he would not move away from Cityzen in the middle of their fights Even if they were forcibly discharged due to alleged financial poor management.
Guardiola, however, openly expressed his desire to test his hand in international management when his time with the city is nearing its end.
CBF President EDNALDO Rodrigues insisted that there was no formal contact with any potential substitutes for Dorival.
“From now on we will look for a replacement,” he explained. “What was said that there was no contact did not go through the management of the CBF. Over time, we will inform the replacement.”
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