Davide Ancelotti Set to Take Over as Head Coach of Botafogo

Davide Ancelotti will become the new head coach of Botafogo. This is his first main coaching job after helping his father, Carlo Ancelotti, with top clubs in Europe and the Brazilian national team.

A previous report confirmed that Davide Ancelotti has worked with his father at Bayern Munich, Napoli, Everton, and Real Madrid.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Botafogo has hired 35-year-old Davide Ancelotti, who is set to arrive in Rio de Janeiro this week to begin his new role. Ancelotti was an assistant coach for the Brazilian national team and held similar positions at Real Madrid, Everton, Napoli, and Bayern Munich. He was recently linked to jobs at Rangers and Celtic but now leads a club seeking stability after frequent coaching changes, becoming Botafogo’s seventh coach in less than four years.

BOTAFOGO’S CURRENT SITUATION

This change happens at a tough time for Botafogo. They are getting ready for an important match against Vasco da Gama on July 12 after being knocked out of the Club World Cup against Palmeiras in the round of 16. Botafogo is currently eighth in the Brazilian Serie A after a poor run of results and 6 points behind league leaders Flamengo. In form at the moment they are inconsistent and just a few points above the danger zone with that gap closing fast. Vasco, their upcoming opponents, are just below them, and the coming fixture is an important one for standings, morale, and bragging rights.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR DAVIDE ANCELOTTI AND BOTAFOGO?

Ancelotti will try to steady a team that has experienced many coaching changes. What’s more, expectations are high after the club’s acquisition by an American investor. Ancelotti’s strong résumé, built during his years working alongside his father and his recent stint with the Brazil national team, positions him as a coach capable of modernizing Botafogo’s playing style and introducing a long-term leadership plan.

The game against Vasco offers a first test for the coach, as both teams are desperate to put distance between themselves and the bottom of the table. Fans hope the team’s new approach, which utilizes its manager’s international experience, will help it escape the constant fluctuations it’s been experiencing and build a bridge to better seasons ahead.