Davide Ancelotti Takes Charge of Lille on Two-Year Contract

Key Takeaways:

• Lille confirmed the appointment of Davide Ancelotti as first-team manager earlier today
• The 36-year-old Italian previously managed Botafogo for five months last year
• Ancelotti has agreed to a two-year deal and will also remain on Brazil’s coaching staff from 2025

Davide Ancelotti Steps Into Lille Role

French top-flight club Lille have unveiled Davide Ancelotti as their new head coach, with the Italian signing a contract that runs for two seasons. The news was announced by the club earlier today, establishing Ancelotti as the latest addition to the team’s managerial ranks.

𝑫𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝑨𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒕𝒕𝒊 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝑳𝑶𝑺𝑪 🆕🇮🇹

LOSC is delighted to announce the appointment of Davide Ancelotti as first team manager on a two year deal!

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— LOSC (@LOSC_EN) June 1, 2026

Managerial Background and Coaching Experience

Aged 36, Davide Ancelotti brings a varied background to the post. His previous managerial experience includes a five-month period in charge of Brazilian Série A side Botafogo during the last campaign. Since beginning his coaching journey in 2016, Ancelotti has worked alongside his father, Carlo Ancelotti, at high-profile teams such as Napoli, Bayern Munich, Everton, and Real Madrid.

Duties With Brazil Set to Continue

In addition to his new responsibilities in Ligue 1, Ancelotti is currently involved with five-time world champions Brazil as an assistant coach, a role he will continue from 2025, contributing to the international coaching setup managed by his father. Lille’s official statement read: “LOSC today announced the appointment of Davide Ancelotti as first-team coach. The 36-year-old Italian manager, who has worked with some of the world’s biggest clubs and national teams, has signed a two-year contract.”