Overview
- Botafogo announced on Tuesday that 35-year-old Davide Ancelotti will succeed Renato Paiva as manager.
- He steps into his first senior head-coaching role after more than a decade assisting his father at Bayern Munich, Napoli, Everton and Real Madrid.
- The club dismissed Paiva following a 1-0 extra-time loss to Palmeiras in the Club World Cup last-16 stage.
- Owner John Textor is seeking a more attacking style to help Botafogo defend its Brazilian league title and Copa Libertadores crown.
- Ancelotti is set to make his managerial debut on Saturday against Vasco da Gama.