Ancelotti closes the door on Neymar's return to Brazil national team

Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti, manager of the Brazil national team, has closed the door on the possibility of Neymar returning to the ranks of the 'Seleção', confirming that the Santos star does not wish to resume his international career, as the team prepares to embark on a new phase that relies more on young talents.

Carlo Ancelotti stated in remarks to CNN Sports that Neymar deserved to participate with Brazil in the last FIFA World Cup due to his great potential, but he has made his position clear regarding his international future, explaining: "Neymar deserved to be in the FIFA World Cup because of his quality, but he has already confirmed that he does not want to return to the national team."

The Italian coach added: "Neymar is an irreplaceable player, he was an exceptional and unique talent thanks to his abilities, but it is time to focus on the young Brazilian players," referring to the coaching staff's direction towards building a new generation for the national team.

Carlo Ancelotti's position comes after Brazil's exit from the FIFA World Cup in the Round of 16 against Norway, marking the beginning of a rebuilding phase for the national team as they prepare for upcoming challenges, with a greater role for younger players in the squad, especially with Neymar stepping back from national team considerations in the near future.