Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDavide Ancelotti is the son of legendary manager Carlo Ancelotti and is serving as his assistant during the World Cup. The 36-year-old previously served assistant to his father at a number of clubs including Bayern, Napoli, Everton, and Real Madrid.Ancelotti gained his first head coach experience at Botafogo in 2025, leading them to a sixth-place finish and Copa Libertadores qualification. After the World Cup, Davide will take over as the manager of Ligue 1 side Lille. He replaces Bruno Génésio and is described by Lille's sporting director Olivier Létang as a "young, dynamic, and corporate-minded coach" who develops young players. Ancelotti expressed his ambition for Lille, calling it "a serious club, one with ambition" as he looks ahead to the new season. Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in