Overview
- LOSC officially presented Davide Ancelotti as its new head coach on Thursday after his role on Brazil’s staff at the 2026 World Cup.
- This marks Ancelotti’s first head‑coach job in European club football and his second senior role overall following a five‑month spell at Botafogo.
- He told reporters his immediate priorities are to avoid losing possession, recover the ball quickly and keep an organised defensive structure when recovery is not possible.
- At the same press conference the club confirmed centre‑back Aïssa Mandi has signed for Levante and president Olivier Letang said teen prospect Ayyoub Bouaddi should remain at Lille for another season.
- Lille expect Ancelotti to build on last season’s strong defence and to prepare the squad for a Ligue 1 campaign and Champions League run that will test the club’s depth and consistency.