Wrexham AFC: Andy Mangan leaves Stockport for Botafogo role
Mangan, who scored 24 goals in 65 Conference games for Wrexham between 2010 and 2011, was on the verge of joining Ancelotti and father Carlo at Real Madrid in September, but the move did not go ahead after his work permit was rejected.
The former Fleetwood striker joined the Stockport coaching staff last summer and helped the team earn a third-place finish in League One, where they were then defeated in the play-off semi-finals.
A Stockport statement said: 'We wish Andy well in this exciting new chapter of his career and thank him for his efforts during his time with us.'
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