Ligue 1 side Lille have confirmed the appointment of Davide Ancelotti as their new head coach on a two-year contract.
The 36-year-old Italian becomes the latest member of the famous Ancelotti family to take on a leading role in European football. He arrives in France after gaining his first experience as a head coach during five months with Brazilian club Botafogo last year.
In a statement released on Monday, Lille announced that Ancelotti had been appointed first team coach, highlighting his experience working at some of the biggest clubs and national teams in world football.
𝑫𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝑨𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒕𝒕𝒊 𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒍𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒗𝒆𝒍 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊̂𝒏𝒆𝒖𝒓 𝒅𝒖 𝑳𝑶𝑺𝑪 🆕🇮🇹
— LOSC (@losclive) June 1, 2026
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Davide began his coaching career in 2016 and has spent much of the past decade working alongside his father Carlo Ancelotti. During that period, he held coaching roles at Bayern Munich, Napoli, Everton and Real Madrid, gaining experience at the highest level of club
He is also currently serving as an assistant coach with the Brazil national team, having joined Carlo Ancelotti’s technical staff following the Italian’s appointment as Brazil manager in 2025.
Lille will hope that Davide Ancelotti can continue the club’s recent progress in Ligue 1 and European competitions. Despite his relatively young age, he arrives with extensive experience gained from working alongside one of the most successful managers in football history.
The appointment represents a significant opportunity for Ancelotti to establish himself independently as a head coach and build his own managerial reputation in one of Europe’s top leagues.
