NafisaDavide Ancelotti, son of the iconic Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, is reportedly poised to become Rangers’ next head coach and is expected to bring along another prominent figure from his father’s coaching team to Ibrox. The younger Ancelotti has seen his odds shorten significantly in recent days.
Buzz on social media has grown surrounding the new San Francisco 49ers-backed ownership’s hunt for a new boss at Rangers.
Now, Spanish publication AS claims the agreement is ‘virtually certain’ to happen. They state that Ancelotti Jr, who has been his father’s trusted assistant during his last four appointments, is ‘on the verge’ of taking on Rangers as his first solo managerial position.
Reports indicate he will continue to support Carlo during Brazil’s fixtures against Ecuador (June 6) and Paraguay (June 10). After that, he is anticipated to arrive at Ibrox to begin preparations for pre-season.
Interestingly, it’s claimed that he will bring Francesco Mauri, another crucial member of Carlo’s staff, to Scotland with him as his number two in the Premiership.
It is also noted that Ancelotti Jr is willing to turn down offers from Saudi Arabia to take up the Rangers role. Como are another club reportedly interested, with Cesc Fabregas increasingly tipped to depart the Italian side despite their promotion to Serie A.
Who is Davide Ancelotti?
Davide Ancelotti is a 35-year-old football coach.
Despite his relatively young age, he has worked at several elite clubs.
He is the son of coaching legend Carlo Ancelotti, who will assume charge of the Brazil national team at the conclusion of this campaign.
Ancelotti holds a degree in sports science and speaks five languages fluently – Italian, English, German, French, and Spanish.
What is Davide Ancelotti’s current position?
He is presently employed as an assistant manager at Real Madrid.
Ancelotti has been part of the Spanish giants’ setup since 2021, operating under his father’s leadership.
Which clubs has Davide Ancelotti coached at?
He has served as an assistant alongside his father at several top-tier clubs.
His career includes spells at Bayern Munich, Napoli, Everton, and currently Real Madrid.
These duties followed his completion of the UEFA A License in 2016.
Before that, he worked as a fitness specialist, including a stint at Paris Saint-Germain—yes, once again under his father’s guidance.
What honours has Davide Ancelotti achieved?
Ancelotti has contributed to four Champions League victories for Los Blancos during his coaching journey.
He has also been part of teams that clinched three La Liga championships and two Copa del Rey titles.
Did Davide Ancelotti play professional football?
The answer is yes… but only briefly.
He developed through AC Milan’s prestigious youth academy from 2007 to 2009.
Failing to break into the senior squad, he was loaned to ASDC Borgomanero and later joined them permanently.
He made the difficult choice to hang up his boots at just 20 years old in 2009 to pursue a career in coaching.
What have others said about Davide Ancelotti?
Mason Holgate, former Everton defender, described Ancelotti as “Unbelievable.”
He added: “One of the best I have worked with… calm and easy to speak to.
“You can speak to him about many things, not just football.
“He is a really good coach and owns what he is talking about.”
His father, Carlo, once said: “Davide is a competent, disciplined, professional and very calm assistant coach.
“He’s here because he’s a good professional, not because he is my son.”
Comments from Real Madrid first-team players include: “He talks a lot with us, he is very active. We respect him a lot.”
Another added: “As he is younger, he is the one who talks more with us and more in a joking tone, creating a very good atmosphere.
“He’s from the new generation, like some of us.”
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