Another surprise coaching change in Ligue 1 » He will sign the contract just before going to the World Cup
Article by Daniel Scorpie – Published on Thursday, 28 May 2026 18:28 / Updated on Thursday, 28 May 2026 20:53
Lille parted ways with Bruno Genesio and quickly set out to find a replacement. The team ranked 3rd in Ligue 1 has already agreed with Davide Ancelotti (36 years old). The Brazil assistant coach is set to sign a contract until 2028.
According to the information published by the Italian mercato specialist Nicolo Schira, already confirmed by the French press, the son of Carlo Ancelotti has accepted the second challenge of his career as a head coach. After Botofogo, which he prepared for five months and 33 matches, Davide will work in Hexagon.
Former Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Napoli and Everton assistant will officially succeed Bruno Genesio, who left the Stade Pierre-Mauroy team earlier this week following the expiry of his contract.
Davide, alongside Carlo Ancelotti, the Brazil coach
Lille have reached a verbal agreement to appoint Ancelotti jr. head coach, following Genesio's departure, RMC Sport reports. Although Genesio successfully led “Les Dogues” to a podium finish in Ligue 1 and automatic qualification for the Champions League, he was no longer wanted.
His successor, the 36-year-old Italian, “comes with extensive continental experience, returning to European club football after a fairly short spell in South America,” as the same source explains.
Lille is to make the official announcement of the appointment of Davide Ancelotti. Bruno Genesio is favorite to reach Marseille
The brand claims that it rarely only postpones the official announcement of the club for the completion of the transfer. Davide is fluent in French and knows the championship well, being previously fitness coach under his father at PSG between January 2012 and June 2013.
“Davide Ancelotti's deep linguistic and cultural familiarity with French football makes him the ideal candidate to lead the club's ambitious new era,” concluded RMC Sport.
Bruno Genesio worked for two years at Lille, which he managed in 99 matches / Photo: GettyImages
However, Bruno Genesio (59 years old) would not remain free for too long. The daily newspaper L'Equipe writes “now, more than ever, he seems the favorite for the Marseille job.
The “Velodrome” club have put the French coach at the head of a shortlist of four or five names, which also includes Christophe Galtier, who has one year left on his contract at Saudi club Neom.
Also today he found out about an unexpected move to France. AS Monaco have sacked Sebastien Pocognoli and agreed terms with Filipe Luis. The Brazilian, who has been free since March after leaving Botafogo, will replace the Belgian, although he was in advanced talks with Bayer Leverkusen.
