Chelsea eyeing move for Flamengo boss Filipe Luís | OneFootball

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·4 January 2026

Chelsea eyeing move for Flamengo boss Filipe Luís

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Could Filipe Luís coach Chelsea (ENG) this season?


Chelsea (ENG) dismissed Enzo Maresca on Thursday (01) and is looking for a new coach in the transfer market. One of the names being considered by the English team is Filipe Luís, coach of Flamengo.

According to information from the English portal Telegraph, Filipe Luís's name made it to Chelsea's final list during the search for a new coach. However, the tendency is that Liam Rosenior, from Strasbourg (FRA), will be the new leader.


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Still according to the English portal, Filipe Luís surprised Chelsea's management during the Club World Cup. The coach demonstrated technical intelligence and a wide tactical variety, pleasing the directors of the London team.

Could Filipe Luís coach Chelsea?

No! Filipe Luís has not yet completed the CBF Academy PRO License, despite having the A and B Licenses. Therefore, the Flamengo coach does not yet have the necessary experience required by UEFA to work in Europe.

Has Filipe Luís renewed with Flamengo?

Yes! After long negotiations, Filipe Luís accepted the terms of Flamengo's proposal and renewed his contract until the end of the 2027 season. This means the coach will remain with the Rubro-Negro for two more years.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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