Filipe Luís uncertain, Flamengo eye Leonardo Jardim as new coach | OneFootball

South American Recopa became Flamengo's second lost title in 2026

Filipe Luís is no longer a unanimous choice at Flamengo. The Coluna do Fla found that the two points of contention are the results and the management of the squad. The crisis intensified after losing the South American Recopa to Lanús (ARG).

It is worth noting that since December, the relationship between the coach and Bap is “strictly professional.” The president was not pleased with the coach's stance during the contract renewal process last December.

Currently, the main link between the coach and the president is José Boto. This is because the Portuguese director has more dialogue with the strategist and is the one trying to balance the interests of both parties. Among the players, however, the coach is a source of complaints.

Who can Flamengo hire?

If they dismiss Filipe Luís, Flamengo has Leonardo Jardim at the top of the list as a priority. This is because the Portuguese coach, who led Cruzeiro in 2025, is well-regarded by the red-black management.

Flamengo even consulted Jardim during the impasse over Filipe's contract extension. The coach showed openness to discussions, but the Rubro-Negro sealed the renewal with the former left-back and set aside negotiations with the Portuguese.

Until when is Filipe Luís's contract?

Filipe Luís renewed his contract with Flamengo for two years, meaning until the end of 2027. In case of dismissal, the Rubro-Negro will have to pay a termination fee to the professional, who now has a millionaire salary.

How did Filipe Luís's Flamengo crisis start?

The red-black under-20 team was not performing well in the Campeonato Carioca, which forced the early return of the main squad. However, the professionals also had poor performance with the loss of the Supercopa Rei, near elimination in the state championship, and defeat in the South American Recopa.

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