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Carlo Ancelotti had been suggested as an ideal candidate to take over Italy, but he\u2019ll continue to helm Brazil, while Antonio Conte is breaking away from the competition. The former Real Madrid and Chelsea manager is on the verge of agreeing to a contract extension, ESPN<\/em> reports.<\/p>\n He\u2019ll likely pen it well ahead of the start of the 2026 World Cup. The boss will keep earning \u20ac10M per year, while his assistants will get a raise. It\u2019ll technically be a two-year renewal with an automatic option for two more. He has recorded five wins, two draws, and three losses in ten games with La Sele\u00e7ao<\/em>.<\/p>\n While poaching Ancelotti was a long shot for Italy, Conte personally promoted his candidacy following the Milan clash. Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis doubled down on the notion, signaling that he wouldn\u2019t block the manager\u2019s exit if he asked for it. However, the tycoon added that he doubted the gaffer would do it without a clear project and steady leadership.<\/p>\n According to La Gazzetta dello Sport<\/em>, the current Partenopei<\/em> boss has widespread support among all the presidential candidates. If the hiring didn\u2019t come together, Roberto Mancini would be the likeliest fallback. He\u2019s chomping at the bit to return, but his abrupt departure is still an open wound.<\/p>\n Perhaps there was something there regarding the former if Brazil rushed to lock him down, which is unusual since he has yet to guide them in a real competition. If Napoli don\u2019t pose obstacles, only the Federation can mess things up with the latter, which is entirely possible. Given his controlling character, he\u2019ll quickly pull out if he notices something that he doesn\u2019t like.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n<\/div>\nOur Take on Italy, Ancelotti, and Conte<\/h3>\n
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