Cruzeiro boss linked with Flamengo as ‘plan B’ to Filipe Luís | OneFootball

Tite was dismissed from Cruzeiro this Sunday (15)

Cruzeiro announced the dismissal of coach Tite this Sunday (15), after a 3-3 draw with Vasco. Thus, the board from Minas Gerais has Filipe Luís, former Flamengo player, as the main candidate for the position. However, the team from Minas has a ‘plan B’ in case they do not reach an agreement with the young coach.

While Filipe Luís is the main target, Cruzeiro is also analyzing the situation of Artur Jorge, current coach of Al Rayyan (QAT). Thus, the board from Minas wants to have a new coach hired by the end of the next FIFA break, at the beginning of April.

Did Flamengo inquire about hiring Artur Jorge?

Yes! Flamengo was close to hiring Artur Jorge at the end of 2025. At that time, the Rubro-Negro was not making progress in renewing Filipe Luís’ contract and, therefore, began to monitor other names in the market. Thus, the former Botafogo coach gave the green light to Mengão.

However, on December 29, Flamengo announced the renewal of coach Filipe Luís’ contract. Thus, the Rubro-Negro ended talks with Artur Jorge, who remained focused on his work at Al Rayyan.

Did Cruzeiro talk to Filipe Luís?

Before deciding to dismiss Tite, Cruzeiro started talks to hire Filipe Luís, who was dismissed from Flamengo at the beginning of March. However, the former coach of Mais Querido aims to start projects in Europe and is awaiting offers from the ‘Old Continent’.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Meanwhile, Flamengo remains focused on the next fixture of the season. This Thursday (19), the Rubro-Negro faces Remo, at 8pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the seventh round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Remo. However, Premiere, via pay-per-view, will broadcast the clash of the seventh round of the Brasileirão.

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