Leaked audio: Bap reveals why Filipe Luís left as Flamengo manager | OneFootball

What Did Bap Say About Filipe Luís's Departure?

Flamengo dismissed Filipe Luís this Tuesday (03). The decision was made by President Luiz Eduardo Baptista after an 8-0 victory over Madureira at Maracanã. In a leaked audio, the president explained the reason for the coach's departure.

What Did Bap Say About Filipe Luís's Departure from Flamengo?

“What is being said really happened, but it is not the main reason. Everyone has the right to talk, to evaluate what is best for themselves. I have no doubt that this happens, not only with Filipe but with other guys. My view is this: when you take the wrong train in life, you know what you have to do? Get off at the first possible station and return. So, my unwavering commitment is to the institution, to Flamengo. When I don't believe that what is being done will take Flamengo where we want Flamengo to be, I have to act. That's exactly what I did. I am intervening fundamentally because I believe that with the set of things that were being done, we were not going in the direction I consider appropriate for the institution.”

Did Bap Not Want Filipe Luís at Flamengo from the Start?

It is worth remembering that Filipe Luís was not Bap's favorite to remain as the coach of Flamengo at the beginning of 2025. However, after the titles won, the president decided to renew the coach's contract, which did not last three months in 2026.

Who Is the Next Coach of Flamengo?

Flamengo has everything set to announce the hiring of Leonardo Jardim after Filipe Luís's departure. The coach is expected to arrive in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday night (03) at Galeão International Airport to sign a two-year contract.

What Is Flamengo's Next Game?

Flamengo, now without Filipe Luís, has the final of the Campeonato Carioca ahead. The Most Beloved faces Fluminense on Sunday (08), at Maracanã, at 6 PM (Brasilia time), with broadcast by Rede Globo on open channel and Premiere on pay-per-view.

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