Glorioso 1904 exclusive – Filipe Luís knows Benfica's decision | OneFootball

Filipe Luís is not an option being considered by Benfica, Glorioso 1904 has learned. In this exclusive, our newspaper reports that the Brazilian coach is not part of the club hierarchy’s plans if the possible scenario of José Mourinho leaving the Club of Light for Real Madrid at the end of the season comes to pass.

Glorioso 1904 has learned from sources close to the process that Filipe Luís, despite being a respected name in football, does not fully meet the requirements of the Benfica hierarchy led by Rui Costa. As such, our newspaper reports that the Brazilian coach does not have the desired status to lead a project like Benfica.

Despite the recent success Filipe Luís enjoyed in charge of Flamengo, where he was dismissed from the role a few months ago, Glorioso 1904 has learned exclusively that the Eagles want a different profile for the managerial position. In line with that thinking, our newspaper previously reported that Marco Silva, whose contract with Fulham is coming to an end, is the name that enjoys the broadest consensus within the SAD.

However, it should be remembered that José Mourinho’s future is not certain and, in recent days, his departure has gained momentum after Fabrizio Romano reported on Real Madrid’s advances. According to the Italian journalist, the Spanish club is determined to bring in the Special One and has already made direct contact with the coach.

If that is confirmed, Filipe Luís is not a name Benfica will consider should José Mourinho’s departure materialize. For now, the Special One remains at the Luz, where he is under contract until 2027, but the Reds already have a few targets in mind as a precaution in securing a successor to the 63-year-old from Setúbal.

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