Filipe Luís joins European club, to coach ex-new Messi | OneFootball

Monaco officially announced this Monday (6) the appointment of Filipe Luís as its new head coach.

At 40, the Brazilian signed a contract running until June 2028 and will have his first experience in charge of a European team.

At the principality club, the former Flamengo coach will manage French star Paul Pogba and Ansu Fati, a gem who made a stunning start at Barcelona and was regarded as one of La Masia’s "new Messis."

Filipe Luís is expected this Wednesday (8) to lead his first training session at Monaco.

Challenge in Europe after success at Fla

In around two seasons in charge of Flamengo, the coach piled up trophies: he won the Copa do Brasil in 2024, and the quadruple crown in 2025, lifting the Campeonato Carioca, the Supercopa do Brasil, the Brazilian Championship, and the Copa Libertadores.

Overall, his record with the Rio club was 62 wins, 21 draws, and 16 defeats, a performance that earned him the South American Coach of the Year award in 2025.

Before taking over the senior team, the former full-back began his coaching journey in Gávea’s youth ranks, where he drew attention by winning the U-20 Club World Cup.

Filipe Luís now returns to the continent where he built most of his successful playing career.

The Brazilian played for years under the guidance of names such as Diego Simeone at Atlético de Madrid (where he won La Liga and two Europa Leagues), and José Mourinho at Chelsea (Premier League champion).

As a player, he ended his career at Flamengo itself with two Libertadores titles and earned 44 caps for the Brazil national team, winning the Copa América and the Confederations Cup.

For the new challenge in France, the coach will not be going alone. He is taking with him two trusted staff members who worked by his side in Rio de Janeiro:

Ivan Palanco (Assistant coach)

Diogo Linhares (Fitness coach)

Monaco’s coaching staff will be rounded out by Antony Santiago, who was already at the club as head of tactical analysis and now takes on the role of assistant coach, and Finnish goalkeeping coach Jyri Nieminen, who has had spells at Feyenoord and with his national team.

Next steps

Monaco’s first-team squad will undergo two days of medical exams and fitness assessments.

This season, Monaco faces, among other challenges, the UEFA Conference League playoffs on August 20 and 27.

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