Rangers Davide Ancelotti
(Credit: Imago/Breaking Media)
Pranav Shahaney
Mon 12 May 2025 21:40, UK
Rangers are reportedly pushing ahead with their backroom appointments as a decision has been made on their new manager.
Barry Ferguson will be leaving the Ibrox outfit at the end of the season as the San Francisco 49ers want a new permanent manager.
While the takeover has not been rubber-stamped yet, they appear to be calling the shots already, with Kevin Thelwell also taking charge.
Kevin Thelwell joined from Everton.
Francesco Mauri set to join Gers along with Davide Ancelotti
It’s understood that Davide Ancelotti will begin his managerial career at Ibrox, after years of being the assistant to his dad Carlo.
According to AS, in the first two games of Carlo’s stint at Brazil, which are against Ecuador and Paraguay on 6 and 10 June, his son will be the assistant.
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After that, he will move to Glasgow to become the number one at Rangers and kickstart the 49ers era.
Years Club
2016-17 Bayern Munich
2018-19 Napoli
2019-21 Everton
2021-25 Real Madrid
Davide Ancelotti’s career path
He is said to have one fit in the door at Ibrox already, with the incoming hierarchy understood to be fans.
Along with Ancelotti, Francesco Mauri, Carlo Ancelotti’s assistant coach and son of fitness coach Giovanni Mauri, will also be moving to Gers.
He was part of three different Champions League-winning teams with Real Madrid – the first one being in 2013/14.
Barry Ferguson managing Rangers
Ferguson will be replaced this summer. (Credit: Imago)
Rangers fans undoubtedly will be thrilled by Ancelotti and Mauri’s imminent arrival
The appointment of Ancelotti as Gers’ manager, alongside Mauri, is thrilling for fans as it marks the dawn of an ambitious new era under the San Francisco 49ers’ ownership.
Davide, stepping out from his father Carlo’s shadow, brings a wealth of experience from assisting at elite clubs like Real Madrid, where he contributed to multiple Champions League triumphs.
His tactical acumen, honed under one of football’s greatest managers, promises a sophisticated approach to elevate the Rangers squad.
Mauri’s expertise in coaching, integral to Real Madrid’s 2013/14 success, ensures the team will be physically primed to challenge Celtic and compete in Europe.
With Thelwell overseeing operations, the 49ers’ bold vision signals major signings and a revitalised Ibrox.
For fans, this blend of youthful ambition, proven pedigree, and financial backing ignites hope for a title-winning future in 2025/26.
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