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Carlo Ancelotti's son Davide has landed his first managerial role with Brazilian club Botafogo. The 35-year-old will take charge after years as his father's assistant at top European clubs. Botafogo made the announcement after sacking previous manager Renato Paiva following their Club World Cup exit. The Rio-based club is currently mid-table in Brazil's top flight.

Key Points: Carlo Ancelotti's son Davide takes first manager role at Botafogo

  • Davide Ancelotti signs contract as Botafogo manager until December 2026
  • The 35-year-old previously assisted his father at top European clubs
  • Botafogo sacked Renato Paiva after Club World Cup elimination
  • Club currently sits eighth in Brazilian Serie A standings
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Carlo Ancelotti's son Davide named Botafogo manager

Davide Ancelotti, son of Brazil coach Carlo, lands his first head coach job with Botafogo until 2026 after years as his father's assistant.

"The hiring of Davide Ancelotti represents another strategic step in strengthening our sports project – Botafogo official statement"

Rio de Janeiro, July 9

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti's son Davide has been appointed manager of Botafogo, the Brazilian Serie A club said. The 35-year-old agreed to a contract that runs until December 2026.

"The hiring of Davide Ancelotti represents another strategic step in strengthening our sports project, based on innovation, ambition and international prominence," the statement read.

"Two assistants will also arrive with the coach: Spaniard Luis Tevenet and Briton Andrew Mangan. In addition to them, Italian physical trainer Luca Guerra will also join the team," it added.

It will be Ancelotti's first job as a manager in his own right. Until now, he has served as an assistant to his father at Napoli, Everton, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and currently with the Brazil national team - a position he is expected to retain.

Botafogo, which won last year's Brazilian Serie A and Copa Libertadores titles, sacked previous manager Renato Paiva last week after its FIFA Club World Cup exit.

The Rio de Janeiro side is currently eighth in Brazil's 20-team top flight and will meet Ecuador's LDU Quito in the Copa Libertadores round of 16 in August.

Botafogo had sacked manager Renato Paiva after the Brazilian side's elimination from the FIFA Club World Cup. The announcement followed Botafogo's 1-0 extra-time loss to Brazilian rivals Palmeiras in their Club World Cup last 16 clash in Philadelphia on Saturday.

Botafogo grabbed the spotlight at the Club World Cup when it beat UEFA Champions League winner Paris St Germain 1-0 in the group stage, having earlier defeated Seattle Sounders, and it advanced as Group B runners-up despite a 1-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid.

Paiva guided Botafogo to 12 wins, three draws and eight losses across all competitions after replacing compatriot Artur Jorge in February.

- IANS

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Priya M
Exciting move! Davide has learned from the best - working under his father at top clubs. Hope he brings some Italian tactical brilliance to Brazilian football. All the best to him! 🇮🇹⚽
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Aditya K
As an Indian football fan, I wish we had such high-profile appointments in ISL. Our clubs need to think big like Botafogo - international exposure matters!
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Sarah B
Interesting to see how he'll balance both Brazil national team and Botafogo duties. The pressure will be immense, but working with his father must have prepared him well. Fingers crossed!
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Nikhil R
The real test will be managing egos in Brazilian dressing room. Hope he's not just another foreign coach who fails to understand South American football culture. Time will tell!
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Kavya N
Botafogo's win against PSG was amazing! Hope Davide can build on that momentum. Brazilian league is becoming so competitive - reminds me of IPL's growth in cricket! 🏆

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