Rio de Janeiro, Dec. 8 -- Davide Ancelotti said that he hoped to continue as manager of Botafogo next year after guiding the club to sixth place in Brazil's Serie A.

Ancelotti signed an 18-month deal with the 2024 Brazilian top-flight champion in July but admitted he was unsure if he would remain in the job.

"I only have good words to say about this league," the 36-year-old said after his side's 4-2 home win over Fortaleza on the last day of the season.

"I hope to stay longer, but it doesn't depend only on me. It's out of the coach's hands, and time is something we don't have. It's difficult because it is with time that you can measure a coach's work."Ancelotti revealed he has a clause in his Botafogo contract that allows him to take tim...