Fluminense coach Fernando Diniz has been appointed to steer Brazil on an interim foundation whereas the nationwide soccer federation (CBF) pursues Carlo Ancelotti.
The one-year contract begins on the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches in September, the CBF stated.
“It’s a dream for anyone,” Diniz stated in video posted on the web site of Brazilian broadcaster Globo.
“It’s an honour and a great pride to serve the national team. It was a call-up, especially the way it happened, in a joint effort between CBF and Fluminense.
“I’m convinced we have everything to take this forward and make it work.”
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The CBF continues to be pursuing Real Madrid supervisor Ancelotti to be its new coach in the long run, Globo stated.
Globo, citing CBF President Ednaldo Rodrigues, reported the Italian can be in cost for the 2024 Copa America, which begins on June 20 within the United States.
However, the main points of Ancelotti’s contract and begin date are but to be labored out, Globo added. The Italian coach has a contract with Madrid till 2024 and has stated he would honour the ultimate yr.
The Brazil position has been vacant because the resignation of Tite following the staff’s quarter-final exit on the 2022 World Cup.
The five-times world champions have been coached by Under-20 supervisor Ramon Menezes in current friendlies in opposition to African groups.
Diniz will proceed his position at Fluminense whereas juggling nationwide staff duties, CBF stated.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com