Davide Ancelotti 'leaves' father Carlo, will lead Botafogo

Botafogo has chosen Davide Ancelotti as its new coach. The son of Carlo Ancelotti, who has been his father's assistant in recent years, has reportedly accepted the offer to coach Alvinegro. According to Globo Esporte , the parties reached an agreement this Sunday and the 35-year-old Italian is expected in Rio de Janeiro in the coming days. He is expected to start work this week.

Davide Ancelotti's assistant career

Davide Ancelotti began working with his father Carlo in 2012 and has been his assistant in the last five teams: Bayern Munich, Napoli, Everton, Real Madrid and most recently the Brazilian national team. Now, he begins his first job as a head coach. At Botafogo, Ancelotti Jr. will replace Renato Paiva, who stepped down after the elimination with Palmeiras in the Club World Cup.