Filipe Luís’ agent to advise coach after Flamengo sacking | OneFootball

What Will Filipe Luís' Next Steps Be?

Filipe Luís has been without a club since last Tuesday (03), when he was dismissed from Flamengo. Given this situation, there is anticipation to know what the coach's next steps will be. However, according to his agent Jorge Mendes, the coach's return to work may take some time.

According to information released by ‘ESPN Brasil’, Filipe Luís has a meeting scheduled with Jorge Mendes in the coming days. During the meeting, the agent will advise the coach to take a break from his career.

The main reason is related to the mental rest that Filipe Luís has not had since he retired as a football player. This is because, shortly after, the former full-back started his coaching career.

WHAT WILL BE JORGE MENDES' OTHER REQUEST TO FILIPE LUÍS?

In the meeting with the staff and Filipe Luís, Jorge Mendes will also advise the coach not to accept any offers from Brazilian teams, even if they are tempting. This is because, according to the schedule set by the agent, the expectation is that the next job will be in European football.

WHAT HAPPENED TO FILIPE LUÍS AT FLAMENGO?

Coach Filipe Luís was dismissed in the early hours of Tuesday (03). Thus, he ended his journey at the helm of the Rubro-Negro as a coach, accumulating a Copa do Brasil, a Carioca, a Libertadores, and a Brasileirão. However, in 2026, he ended up as runner-up in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Recopa Sudamericana.

WHO IS THE NEW COACH OF FLAMENGO?

The new coach of Flamengo is the Portuguese Leonardo Jardim. The coach started his work this Wednesday (04) and will be officially presented this Thursday (05) at the CT Ninho do Urubu. His debut will take place on Sunday (08) in the classic against Fluminense, for the final of the Carioca. Finally, the match will kick off at 6 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã.

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