Davi Ancelotti is in discussions to take on his first head coaching role at Botafogo. The Brazilian club is looking for new leadership after having some problems in international competitions. John Textor from the Eagle Football Group, is leading the talks for Ancelotti’s possible appointment.
- Davi Ancelotti is in talks to become Botafogo’s head coach.
- John Textor is leading the negotiations for Ancelotti’s role.
- Botafogo wants new leadership after splitting with Renato Paiva.
Davi Ancelotti’s Coaching Opportunity
Davi Ancelotti the son of famous football manager Carlo Ancelotti, is about to reach a big moment in his career. He’s talking about becoming the head coach at Botafogo which would be his first time doing this kind of job. Before this Davi worked as an assistant coach for the Brazilian national team where he learned a lot working with his dad. Botafogo got interested in Davi after they did really good in the Club World Cup, where they beat PSG but then lost to Palmeiras.
🚨🚨Botafogo e CBF discutem liberação de Davi Ancelotti para ser o novo treinador do Glorioso. Textor é quem comanda as negociões. As partes estão em bom tom para um acordo. Info apurada com @danilolavieri https://t.co/ToicBIR5Vf
— André Hernan (@andrehernan)
July 06, 2025
Botafogo really wants to find someone new to lead the team and do well in both the Brasileirão and the Copa Libertadores. After they split up with Renato Paiva, there’s now a chance for Davi to take charge.
John Textor’s Role in the Negotiations
John Textor who’s really important in how Botafogo is run through the Eagle Football Group is the main person talking to Davi Ancelotti. Textor started paying more attention to Botafogo after stepping back from Olympique Lyonnais. People say he likes to be really involved in running things, and word is that the old coach Renato Paiva got fired because they didn’t agree on which players should play. Textor is really involved because he wants to give Davi the job even though he hasn’t been a head coach before.
Challenges and Expectations for Davi Ancelotti
If Davi Ancelotti says yes to the Botafogo job he’s gonna have to rebuild the team. The club just lost some really good players like Igor Jesus who went to Nottingham Forest which makes it harder to win games. Everyone expects Davi to help Botafogo win in the Brasileirao and Copa Libertadores. If he gets the job it would be big for both the club and for him as a coach.
With John Textor supporting him and the club wanting to be great again Davi could help make good things happen in the future. If you want to know more about how Botafogo’s been doing lately check out their detailed club profile.
