The Brazilian club has officially announced the signing of the Italian coach, who will take on his first role as a head coach. He has signed a contract until December 2026, with an option for extension. He will also remain an assistant coach with the Brazil national team.

A Great Opportunity to Prove His Worth, Away from His Father Shadow

Davide Ancelotti is spreading his wings and embarking on his first solo challenge. Botafogo has confirmed the appointment of the Italian as the club new head coach, signing him on a one-and-a-half-year deal until December 2026. The son of Carlo Ancelotti takes charge of a team in full restructuring after winning both the Brasileirão and Copa Libertadores last season.

Renato Paiva departure following the Club World Cup left a vacancy on the Fogão bench. The club’s sporting crisis, just seven months after reaching glory, demanded a bold move. Negotiations with Ancelotti’s camp lasted less than a week. Club owner John Textor personally contacted the CBF (Brazilian Football Confederation) to express his interest, and the deal was finalized within 48 hours.

A Signing That Excites the Brazilian Club

Sources close to the club have expressed their excitement, calling the move “a winning bet.”

“We hope he can do a great job at Botafogo. We’ll support him and do everything possible to make it work,” they said.

Davide’s technical staff will include Luis Tevenet from Atlético de Madrid, English coach Andy Mangan from Stockport County, and Italian Luca Guerra from Croatian club Istra, who will serve as fitness coach. The staff may be expanded in the coming weeks.

Within the CBF, there is a belief that Davide’s experience in Brazilian football will benefit the national team ahead of upcoming international commitments. The federation hopes that Ancelotti son becomes as familiar as possible with Brazilian football before the 2026 World Cup. With qualification already secured, the CBF wants its coaching staff fully adapted to pursue the long-awaited sixth world title.

Without a doubt, this is a golden opportunity for Davide Ancelotti to showcase his talent at a legendary club. It’s a challenge that could define his career and allow him to step out of his father Carlo shadow carving out his own legacy in the world of elite football.