Overview

• Davide Ancelotti signed a contract running through the end of the 2026 season and arrived in Rio de Janeiro to begin his tenure
• He leaves a one-month stint as assistant on Brazil’s national team to assume his first solo head coaching role
• His coaching staff will feature Spanish assistant Luís Tevenet, British assistant Andrew Mangan and Italian fitness coach Luca Guerra
• Botafogo’s SAF cited innovation, ambition and international prominence as core goals guiding this strategic appointment
• Ancelotti steps in after Renato Paiva’s departure following the club’s round-of-16 exit from the Club World Cup