Ancelotti family makes history in Brazil

Davide Ancelotti, son of legendary coach Carlo Ancelotti, has agreed to become head coach of Botafogo, marking a major turning point in his career.

Davide Ancelotti will be making his first appearance as a coach at a top club.

According to sources from ESPN and Globo , Davide has agreed to sign a contract with Botafogo until December 2026, replacing coach Renato Paiva, who was fired after a 0-1 defeat to Palmeiras in the round of 16 of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

This deal is not only an important step forward for Davide but also attracts great attention from the media and fans, as he steps out of his father's shadow to make his own name. At the same time, it marks a rare milestone for the Ancelotti family in Brazilian football.

According to Globo , this will be the first time in history that a father and son will lead two of Brazil's top teams. If Carlo Ancelotti is the head coach of the Brazilian national team, Davide is also leading Botafogo, the current Brazilian and South American champions.

Davide Ancelotti, 35, spent more than a decade as his father's assistant at top clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Napoli, Everton and Real Madrid. Starting his coaching career in 2012 at PSG as a fitness coach, Davide gradually asserted his worth through hard work and tactical knowledge.

At Real Madrid, he played a key role in tactical planning and opponent analysis, contributing to successes such as the UEFA Champions League and La Liga titles in the 2021-2024 period. After Carlo Ancelotti left Real Madrid to lead the Brazilian national team at the end of May, Davide continued to work as his father's assistant at the "Seleção".

However, the opportunity to lead Botafogo convinced him to step out of his assistant role and embark on an independent journey. Davide had previously rejected offers from Rangers (Scotland), Deportivo La Coruña (Spain) and Pisa (Serie A) to choose Botafogo, showing his ambition to challenge himself in the competitive football environment of Brazil.

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