Filipe Luís contract talks stall, Flamengo eye plan B and C | OneFootball

Filipe Luís' Contract with Flamengo Ends at the End of December

Filipe Luís and Flamengo are counting down to the end of the contract, which enters its final 11 days starting this Saturday (21). In this scenario, the uncertainty surrounding the renewal remains the main internal topic at the club, which already reportedly has plans B and C in case the coach does not stay on.

According to journalist Mauro Cezar Pereira from UOL, Flamengo would leave it up to football director José Boto to lead the negotiations if it becomes necessary to look for a new coach. In this context, the director already has alternative names under consideration to take on the role, should a change become necessary.

WHY IS FILIPE LUÍS' RENEWAL WITH FLAMENGO FACING AN IMPASSE?

Flamengo is facing a deadlock with Filipe Luís after the coach's agent presented a demand considered high by the club. Meanwhile, the coach and Jorge Mendes are already reviewing a final proposal, but have not yet made a decision.

According to the club, the final word belongs to Filipe Luís, who says he wants to stay but needs to align everything with his agent. Even so, Flamengo emphasizes that there are clear limits for salaries and contract clauses.

WHY HAS THE NEGOTIATION MADE LITTLE PROGRESS?

Renewal has always been a priority for the board, however, progress since the first half of the year has been slow. Now, with the season coming to an end, the financial impasse remains the biggest challenge to sealing the deal.

The hiring of Portuguese agent Jorge Mendes by the coach signals an interest in exploring opportunities in Europe, a stance the club considers natural. Besides salary, the negotiation involves performance bonuses, sporting goals, and the termination clause, which Flamengo is closely monitoring to avoid risks.

Previous experiences, such as that of Jorge Jesus in 2020, serve as a warning: a low release clause allowed European clubs to end contracts earlier than expected. That is why Flamengo is acting cautiously and monitoring every detail of the negotiation.

President Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, is directly conducting the negotiations and closely following every step of the process. In this way, the club maintains control over the process and seeks an outcome that is considered balanced.

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