Filipe Luís takes CBF coaching course to manage clubs outside Brazil

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·9 January 2026

Filipe Luís takes CBF coaching course to manage clubs outside Brazil

Flamengo's Coach is Taking a Course to Obtain the CBF 'Pro License'

After lengthy negotiations, Flamengo renewed the contract with Filipe Luís. In the meantime, the coach was speculated to join Chelsea (ENG) and, during the holidays, took the opportunity to take the course to be able to manage teams abroad.

In summary, Filipe Luís is taking the CBF Academy course to obtain the ‘Pro License’, which will allow him to manage teams outside Brazil. The Paparazzo Rubro-Negro portal initially reported the information.

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It is worth noting that Filipe Luís appeared in a photo with Fred, former striker of Fluminense, and Henrique, former midfielder of Cruzeiro. Thus, the Flamengo coach is using the holiday period to enhance his coaching career.

Where do the CBF courses take place?

It is worth mentioning that the CBF Academy courses take place at Granja Comary, in Teresópolis, a mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro. Finally, Filipe Luís already has the ‘License A’, which allows him to manage professional teams in Brazil.

Does Filipe wish to manage teams abroad?

Yes! Besides the coach's desire, according to information from the English portal Telegraph, Filipe Luís's name was on Chelsea's final list during their search for a new coach. However, the English club ended up hiring Liam Rosenior, who was at Strasbourg (FRA).

It is important to highlight that according to the English portal, Filipe Luís surprised Chelsea's management during the Club World Cup. This is because the coach demonstrated technical intelligence and a great tactical variety, pleasing the directors of the London team.

What is the situation of Flamengo's coach?

In short, after lengthy negotiations, Filipe Luís accepted the terms of Flamengo's proposal and renewed his contract until the end of the 2027 season. As a result, the coach will remain with Rubro-Negro for another two years.

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