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Carlo Ancelotti's son Davide appointed manager of Ligue 1 side Lille

Davide Ancelotti will be taking ‌on his second managerial role after a five-month ‌stint serving as ⁠coach ‌of Botafogo ​last year
Davide Ancelotti will be taking ‌on his second managerial role after a five-month ‌stint serving as ⁠coach ‌of Botafogo ​last yearReuters / Cris Mattos

Lille have appointed Davide ⁠Ancelotti as coach on a two-year deal, ‌the Ligue 1 club said ‌on Monday.

The 36-year-old, ‌son of Brazil boss Carlo ‌Ancelotti, will be taking ‌on his second managerial role after a five-month ‌stint serving as ⁠coach ‌of Brazilian top-flight side Botafogo ​last year.

"LOSC today announced the appointment of Davide ​Ancelotti as first-team coach. The 36-year-old Italian manager, ⁠who ​has worked with some of the world's biggest clubs and national teams, ‌has signed a two-year contract," read the club statement.

Davide began his coaching career in 2016 and has worked alongside his father Carlo at Napoli, Bayern Munich, Everton ‌and Real Madrid.

He ​is currently also serving ‌as an assistant coach for five-time world champions Brazil, joining his father's staff in 2025.

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