
Davide Ancelotti is officially the first coach. He takes charge of the Brazilian team, Botafogo.
This is his first coaching job after working as an assistant to his father, Carlos. Meanwhile, Botafogo pulled off a surprise in the Club World Cup, knocking out PSG, but were eliminated by Palmeiras in the quarterfinals.
"WELCOME ANCELOTI!"
"Davide Ancelotti is the new coach of Botafogo. The Italian has signed a contract with the "Gloriosi" until the end of 2026! Welcome, Davide Ancelotti, together we will try to write new chapters of excellence," it is written on the official Botafogo profile.
The coach arrived in Brazil this morning at Galeão airport and will be introduced to the team to begin his work. He will be accompanied by two assistants: Spanish Luís Tevenet and British Andrew Mangan. In addition to them, the team will also be joined by Italian athletics coach Luca Guerra.
Carlo Ancelotti's assistant in the Brazilian national team, Davide also accompanied his father to Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, PSG, Napoli and Everton. The date of the presentation press conference will be announced later. The hiring of Davide Ancelotti represents another strategic step in strengthening the SAF sports project, based on innovation, ambition and international protagonism.
BEM-VINDO, ANCELOTTI! ????????????
— Botafogo FR (@Botafogo) July 8, 2025
Davide Ancelotti is the new coach of Botafogo. Italiano assinou contrato com o Glorioso até o final de 2026! ✍???????? #VamosBOTAFOGO pic.twitter.com/aeCg8EfJk4
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