Davide Ancelotti set for manager job after Rangers links
He was believed to be close to becoming the next head coach at Ibrox though, with betting suspended on him taking over from Philippe Clement.
🤍🖤🇧🇷 Davide Ancelotti has agreed to become new head coach at Botafogo, here we go!
Ancelotti takes first job of his career as @geglobo reports after being Carlo's right hand at Real Madrid in recent years.
After being close to Rangers, Davide Ancelotti starts career at Fogão. pic.twitter.com/wEuKNBewT5 — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 7, 2025
He remained with his dad Carlo though, as he moved from Real Madrid to the Brazil national team last month.
Now, in a report carried by Fabrizio Romano, it seems Davide is ready to become his own man, with the No.1 role at Brazilian giants Botafogo on the horizon.
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"Ancelotti takes first job of his career as @geglobo reports after being Carlo's right hand at Real Madrid in recent years.
"After being close to Rangers, Davide Ancelotti starts career at Fogão."
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