Former Flamengo man Filipe Luís announced as Monaco manager | OneFootball

Monaco, of France, signed Filipe Luis through 2028

It’s official: Filipe Luís has a new home. After weeks of speculation, Monaco (FRA) announced on Monday morning (06) the signing of the former Flamengo coach. Now, the Rubro-Negro idol begins the challenge of leading the French club in his first experience in Europe’s top flight, marking the start of a significant transition into international football.

In a post on social media, the club from the Principality said that the arrival of the former Flamengo manager marks the beginning of a new era. The Brazilian signed a contract through June 2028, showing the board’s confidence in the long-term project presented by the coach.

“AS Monaco is pleased to announce the arrival of Filipe Luís as head coach, marking the beginning of a new cycle. The 40-year-old Brazilian manager has signed a contract through June 2028 with the Club from the Principality,” the French team wrote.

WHAT WAS FILIPE LUÍS’S PATH AS FLAMENGO COACH LIKE?

The Rubro-Negro idol began his coaching career in Flamengo’s youth ranks right after retiring from the pitch in 2024. Shortly afterward, he took over the first team and racked up major achievements.

The coach lifted important trophies: the Copa do Brasil, Supercopa do Brasil, Campeonato Carioca, Brasileirão, Libertadores, Derby of the Americas, and the Challenger Cup, leaving behind a legacy of victories at Gávea.

In 101 matches as Flamengo coach, Filipe Luís recorded 64 wins, 22 draws, and 15 losses, numbers that represent a 70% win rate. However, a drop in form at the start of 2026, after runner-up finishes in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Recopa Sudamericana, culminated in his dismissal.

The decision came right after the 8-0 thrashing of Madureira in the Carioca semifinal on March 4, 2026, bringing a successful cycle to an end.

WHICH CLUBS WERE IN THE RACE TO SIGN FILIPE LUÍS?

Monaco beat competition from several major European clubs to secure Filipe Luís’s arrival. Benfica (POR), Besiktas (TUR), Fenerbahce (TUR), and Bayer Leverkusen (GER) monitored the coach over the past few weeks. Chelsea (ENG) also emerged as one of the rumored destinations before the definitive agreement with the club from the Principality, which presented a stronger sporting project for the future.

WHAT WILL THE CHALLENGE IN FRENCH FOOTBALL LOOK LIKE?

The experience at Monaco marks Filipe Luís’s debut as a coach in Europe. The former Flamengo manager will have a strong squad at his disposal to carry out the job.

The group includes well-known names such as midfielder Paul Pogba, forward Balogun, and Brazilians Caio Henrique and Vanderson. The signing aims to put the team back among the top positions after a seventh-place finish in the French Championship last season.

The coaching staff will have a lean profile in this new venture. Only one assistant coach and one fitness coach are accompanying the Brazilian upon his arrival in France. Rodrigo Caio, a longtime partner at Flamengo, is not part of the staff in this international transition, as he is prioritizing other professional projects at the moment.

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