Overview
- LOSC Lille confirmed the appointment of Davide Ancelotti on a two-year contract that runs until the end of the 2027-28 season.
- Ancelotti will take charge of the first team as Lille prepares for a season that combines Ligue 1 and the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League after the club finished third.
- The 36-year-old has about 15 years of coaching experience working as a fitness coach and assistant at Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Napoli and Everton and with the Brazil national team.
- This is Ancelotti’s second senior head-coach role after a short spell at Botafogo in 2025, and Lille’s announcement highlighted his record for nurturing young talent.
- The club promoted the hire on its official website and social channels and has not yet revealed his technical staff, tactical plans, or transfer targets, making staff appointments and summer signings the next items to watch.