Davide Ancelotti named as Botafogo manager
Botafogo announced Davide Ancelotti, son of Brazil's manager Carlo, as its new manager.
Ancelotti has signed a contract through to the end of the 2026 season with Botafogo, with this his first job as a head coach. The news caps an eventful day for the Ancelotti family, Carlo having been sentenced to one year in prison for tax fraud.
Ancelotti senior won't serve any time behind bars under Spanish law, because he has no prior criminal record and Real Madrid paid off a substantial portion of his debt.
David Anccelotti had previously served as an assistant to his dad at Bayern Munich, Napoli, Everton and Real Madrid, and was also among his father's coaching staff at Brazil, with the national team confirming he will return to its staff for the 2026 World Cup.
The 35 year-old joins Botafogo having been linked with the vacant Rangers job, though Russell Martin was ultimately named as the Scottish side's new boss.
Ancelotti replaces Renato Paiva, who left the club last week following Botafogo's Club World Cup elimination. They were beaten 1-0 in extra time by Palmeiras in the round of 16.
Paiva had led Botafogo to a shock 1-0 victory over UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain in the group stage and was dismissed after just four months in the role.
