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Flamengo Captain Arrascaeta Was the First to Bid Farewell to Filipe Luís After Coach Was Dismissed

The dismissal of Filipe Luís from Flamengo took the coach, fans, and players by surprise this Tuesday (03). In the meantime, the first to say goodbye to the coach was captain Arrascaeta, a friend and former teammate of the manager.

Following the ‘sudden’ dismissal of Filipe Luís, Arrascaeta took to social media to break the silence and express his feelings for the former coach. In this way, the Uruguayan posted a heartfelt message to the coach, stating: “You will always be one of us.”

What Did Arrascaeta Post?

“In a world where everything passes quickly and nothing is forever, loyalty, respect, and true friendship are worth gold. And that’s what you are.

Life has taught me that values are not negotiable, and you are an example of that: humility, commitment, and heart. You will always be one of us, Fili.”

Were There More Statements?

Yes! That’s because, in addition to the post on his feed, Arrascaeta used his Instagram stories to reinforce his affection for coach Filipe Luís. “You will always be one of us. Infinite gratitude. Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.”, declared the Uruguayan.

Did Other Players Say Goodbye?

In summary, besides Arrascaeta, Jorginho was another player to speak out early on Tuesday morning (03). Likewise, on Instagram, the midfielder expressed his feelings to Filipe Luís. “It was a privilege to work with you. To learn from you and share moments that will be marked in history. Best of luck on your journey. I will always be rooting for your success,” he said.

Why Was Filipe Luís Dismissed?

Despite a season start below expectations, Filipe Luís’s dismissal has more to do with behind-the-scenes details at Flamengo. In short, the relationship between the former coach and Bap, president of Fla, began to deteriorate as early as December 2025.

This was because the handling of the coach’s contract renewal became a drawn-out saga at the time. In addition, the early return of the professional squad for the 2026 season also caused major disagreements between Filipe Luís and Bap.

All of this, combined with Flamengo’s poor performance on the pitch, made the situation unsustainable. In fact, Bap wanted to dismiss Filipe Luís after the runner-up finish in the Recopa Sudamericana against Lanús (ARG) last Thursday (26).

However, until then, Flamengo had not yet secured a replacement, and so the decision was postponed. Now, the Most Beloved is practically set to sign Portuguese coach Leonardo Jardim, former Cruzeiro manager.

It’s important to note that, according to journalist Renan Moura, in recent days Bap discovered that Filipe Luís had even negotiated with Chelsea (ENG) during the contract renewal process with Flamengo. At that time, the coach was reportedly out of contact with Fla for about three days.

What Now?

Now, Flamengo, which had already sounded out Leonardo Jardim’s situation back in December, is all set for the Portuguese coach to replace Filipe Luís. Not by chance, the former Cruzeiro coach is expected in Rio de Janeiro this Tuesday (02).

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