Carlo Ancelotti’s son named new Lille coach

Davide Ancelotti, son of Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, has been named the new head coach of French Ligue 1 club Lille. The 36-year-old Italian tactician officially took the helm on June 1, 2026, signing a two-year deal with the club. Lille announced the appointment on Monday, just a week after the departure of former coach Bruno Genesio. Ancelotti brings experience from a previous head coaching spell at Brazilian outfit Botafogo, where he managed for six months last year. He has also served as an assistant coach, notably with the Brazil national team, though it remains unclear if he will continue in that role before the upcoming World Cup. "I’m very proud and happy," Ancelotti stated in the announcement. "It’s an honour to represent Lille. They are a serious, ambitious, competitive club who are regularly playing European football." Lille secured a third-place finish in Ligue 1 last season, trailing champions Paris Saint-Germain by 15 points. This achievement guarantees them a spot in the upcoming Champions League. The new Ligue 1 season is scheduled to commence on the weekend of August 22-23.

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I’m very proud and happy. It’s an honour to represent Lille. They are a serious, ambitious, competitive club who are regularly playing European football.