RANGERS managerial contender Davide Ancelotti has reportedly joined his legendary father Carlo at Brazil.
Ancelotti was one of the front runners to take over from Philippe Clement at Ibrox, but missed out on landing the job to former Southampton boss Russell Martin.
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The 39-year-old was appointed the new manager on Thursday and vowed to win over his doubters.
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano claims on Friday, Davide Ancelotti has made a major decision on his future and is teaming up with his dad Carlo once again.
He posted on Twitter: “Davide Ancelotti joins Brazil staff with his father Carlo, decision made and contract signed.”
Ancelotti has already been his father’s number two at Real Madrid, Napoli, Bayern Munich and Everton.
But it appeared he was set to go out on his own at Rangers after months of speculation linking him with the top job at Ibrox.
He had indicated that Rangers were his preferred choice but had a number of options to consider, with Spanish second division side Deportivo and Swiss outfit Basel reportedly interested.
One of those other opportunities also included rejoining his father at Brazil after leaving Real Madrid and that’s the decision he has reportedly made.
Carlo Ancelotti’s first match in charge of Brazil ended in a 0-0 draw with Ecuador on Thursday, which he still described as a “special” occasion.
Chances were at a premium, with Brazil only mustering two shots on target.
He said after the game: “I think the pitch conditions here made it a bit tricky to play a more intricate game from the back.
“It was harder to control the ball.
“That said, we had two very good chances, with Vinicius Jr, with Casemiro in the second half.
“Yes, we could’ve done better in attack, but you’ve also got to take into account the strength of the opponent.
“Ecuador played a very good game, just as we did… The journeys here are really long, that takes its toll a bit.”
The draw keeps them fourth in World Cup qualification in South America with an encounter against Paraguay to come.
The top six automatically qualify for next year’s showpiece.
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