Carlo Ancelotti's future is unclear and it seems that Real Madrid and Florentino Perez have played a big role in this situation.
The Italian coach had decided to take charge of the Brazilian national football team in June after the end of the La Liga season and the deal seemed to be in place.
But after the parties reached an agreement, Los Blancos blocked the move, with President Perez making it clear to the Italian that he would not receive the remaining salary if he left in June.
Recent developments jeopardized the talks and, according to Spanish media, brought the situation to the point where Ancelotti considered breaking off the talks.
According to Brazilian media, the 65-year-old is angry not only with Real Madrid, but also with Brazil for the way they have handled the situation.
While it is indeed Real Madrid that has complicated his departure, he is particularly angry with the Brazilian football establishment because every step of the negotiations between him and the national team has been constantly leaked to the press.
The Italian feels suffocated by the constant rumours. Yet Brazil have not given up on signing him and they will make a last-ditch attempt at the Real Madrid coach in the coming days.
The positive conclusion of the negotiations will depend on whether the coach can be transferred in June or while the 'galactics' are working to find a new coach. At the top of the list is Bayer Leverkusen technician Xabi Alonso, with the Spaniard having expressed his willingness to take charge of the European record holders.