Botafogo Appoints Martín Anselmi on Two-Year Deal Through 2027

Overview

• Botafogo officially announced Anselmi on December 22 with a contract running to the end of 2027 to replace Davide Ancelotti.
• Anselmi is due in Rio de Janeiro on January 4 and will lead the squad’s preseason when players report on January 5.
• He arrives with a four-person staff: assistants Luis Piedrahita and Pablo De Muner, fitness coach Diego Bottaioli, and goalkeeper coach Darío Herrera.
• Internal assessments after his interview highlighted a clear tactical model built on coordinated attacking patterns and high pressing, as well as strong motivational skills.
• Negotiations were handled by SAF and football department executives rather than owner John Textor due to a rift with agent Hugo Cajuda, according to O Globo, while his track record includes major titles at Independiente del Valle and a brief Porto stint that ended after a Club World Cup exit.