After having his name prioritized by Bayer Leverkusen, Filipe Luís now appears to be close to joining Monaco!
According to Fabrizio Romano, the former Flamengo manager has an agreement in principle to take over the club from the principality, with a contract until 2028.
The deal was put together by Brazilian Thiago Scuro, a former Red Bull Bragantino executive who is now a director at Monaco.
After hanging up his boots, Filipe Luís enjoyed a meteoric rise at Flamengo.
He took charge of the U-17 team in March 2024 and quickly won the Copa Rio.
Just three months later, he was promoted to the U-20 side, where he won the world title in that age group.
The opportunity with the first team came in September of that same year, when he stepped into the vacancy left by Tite, making an immediate impact by winning the Copa do Brasil.
The following year, the coach established national and continental dominance.
Under his command, Flamengo piled up trophies in the Supercopa do Brasil, the Campeonato Carioca, the Copa Libertadores, and the Brasileirão, only being stopped by PSG after losing the Intercontinental final on penalties.
As a result, he became the second-most successful coach in the club’s history, level with Jorge Jesus and Flávio Costa. In 101 matches, he amassed five titles and a 69.9% win rate, with 63 wins, 23 draws, and 15 defeats.
The winning run collapsed in the first months of 2026. The team suffered a sharp physical and technical decline, piling up five defeats and failing to find any rhythm during the season.
The internal atmosphere also deteriorated due to the squad’s dissatisfaction with the coaching staff’s decisions, growing external pressure, and the breakdown in communication between the coach and the board.
This combination of factors ultimately led to his departure from the club, prompting Flamengo to hire Portuguese manager Leonardo Jardim as his replacement.
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