Davide Ancelotti says he has come to Lille “to write down my very own story” however desires to make the household identify proud.
David, the son of legendary supervisor Carlo, signed a two-year contract to take over as Lille’s supervisor earlier than the beginning of the World Cup.
Along with serving as an assistant coach for the Brazilian nationwide crew on this event, he additionally served on the teaching workers of Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Actual Madrid, Napoli and Everton.
Ancelotti was accountable for Botafogo from July to December 2025, making this his second appointment as supervisor.
The 36-year-old was relieved of his duties after Botafogo completed sixth, profitable simply 12 of the 27 league video games he took cost (D9 L6).
Though he’s now making an attempt to make a reputation for himself as a coach, he insists he isn’t burdened by his father’s legacy.
“I got here right here to write down my very own story. I am very glad to be a part of Ancelotti and to have this final identify,” stated Lille’s new supervisor.
“I have been fortunate sufficient to be taught from a few of the greatest individuals and I do not need to separate myself from that.
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“For me, it is not about weight. However I do not need to examine myself to my dad. I do not really feel any stress about it.”
“Actually I’ve a relatively distinctive background, however I’ve been concerned in soccer for a very long time. I began right here, on this nation, at PSG 14 years in the past.
“Then I had a really lengthy profession as an assistant, however on the membership there have been nice calls for, nice stress and the requirements had been very excessive.
“I made a decision to go to South America and experiment first as a result of I feel it is a very distinctive and really tough atmosphere for coaches. I am very glad that I did that as a result of I am a greater coach in the present day.”
Ancelotti’s first aggressive match as Lille supervisor can be towards Ligue 1 facet Angers on August 23, together with his first dwelling sport towards reigning champions PSG.
Lille completed third within the league final season and can compete within the Champions League this season as effectively.
