Paquetá regrets Filipe Luís sacking: "He was key to my return"

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·4 March 2026

Paquetá regrets Filipe Luís sacking: "He was key to my return"

This Wednesday, Lucas Paquetá posted a message of gratitude to Filipe Luís following the coach's dismissal, highlighting that he was the main person responsible for his return to Flamengo.

The midfielder wrote that he regrets not being able to put into practice the plans he had made with the former coach. “How I wish all those dreams we dreamed together had come true… I wanted to thank you for everything you did to bring me back, without a doubt, the main person responsible for that!” he stated.

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In the message, Paquetá praised Filipe's leadership of the team: “your loyalty, dedication, and love for what you do will always be an example for all of us.”

The player also thanked him for the achievements and the personal relationship built between them. “As a Flamengo fan, thank you for all the achievements that no one will ever erase! As a friend, thank you for being the amazing person you are! We love you, Fili. May God bless you and grant you even more success in everything you do!” he said.

Filipe Luís's departure was announced in the early hours of Tuesday, following defeats in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Recopa Sul-Americana. The decision came hours after the 8-0 victory over Madureira, which qualified Flamengo for the final of the Campeonato Carioca.

Also leaving the club were assistant Ivan Palanco and fitness coach Diogo Linhares. Rodrigo Caio resigned from the permanent coaching staff. In 18 months of work, Filipe won four titles, including the Libertadores and the Brazilian Championship.

Paquetá returned to Flamengo in 2026, signed for 42 million euros — the largest transfer in the history of a Brazilian club.

See Paquetá's full message

“How I wish all those dreams we dreamed together had come true… I wanted to thank you for everything you did to bring me back, without a doubt, the main person responsible for that! Your loyalty, dedication, and love for what you do will always be an example for all of us! As a Flamengo fan, thank you for all the achievements that no one will ever erase! As a friend, thank you for being the amazing person you are! We love you, Fili. May God bless you and grant you even more success in everything you do!”

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