With legendary Brazil striker Ronaldo Nazario recently claiming that Pep Guardiola has declined the Brazil head coach position, the former Real Madrid forward has revealed one of his shock favourites to step into the Selecao hot seat.
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It appears the Guardiola links are an indication as to where the Brazil national team want to go in terms of their next managerial appointment, and that is in the direction of a European head coach.
After the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) reportedly missed out on the Manchester City boss, it seems their search will continue outside of Brazil, according to two-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo.
The iconic Brazilian forward has suggested that a big name like Jose Mourinho should be seriously under consideration as well.
"There are a lot of amazing names that would do a lot of good. [Carlo] Ancelotti, Abel [Ferreira] from Palmeiras, [Jose] Mourinho, from Roma," Ronaldo said.
"They are incredible names. All of them with contracts.
"I don't know what the CBF will do, but my opinion is that it would support a foreign name.
"I don't see many Brazilian options. What I wanted to say is that Fernando Diniz [Fluminense's head coach] is one of the Brazilian names that I like the most.
"Since 2002 the national team has not won anything, it is the right time to take risks, innovate, bring something new to the national scene.
"I see no problem in that regard [picking a non-Brazilian head coach]. Logically, we have big names in Brazil. But it is a decision that the CBF will have to make. I'm looking forward to that name."
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Tite, 61, recently stepped down as Brazil head coach after losing to Croatia in the quarter-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, making it 20 years since the record world champions were able to lift the illustrious trophy.
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