Rodrigo Caio asks to leave Flamengo after Filipe Luís departs | OneFootball

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·3 March 2026

Rodrigo Caio asks to leave Flamengo after Filipe Luís departs

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Why did Rodrigo Caio resign from Flamengo?


Filipe Luís left Flamengo this Tuesday (03) after a victory over Madureira by 8-0 at Maracanã, in the semifinal of the Carioca. Rodrigo Caio, who worked on the coach's staff, resigned and also bids farewell to the Most Beloved.

According to information from GE, Rodrigo Caio did not like the decision of the Flamengo management to dismiss coach Filipe Luís. For this reason, the former defender decided to leave the Rubro-Negro this Tuesday (08).


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When did Rodrigo Caio return to Flamengo?

It is worth remembering that Rodrigo Caio returned to Flamengo in May 2025 to work on Filipe Luís's technical staff. The former defender was responsible for set pieces for the Rubro-Negro.

Additionally, it is worth noting that technical director José Boto interviewed three other professionals before hiring Rodrigo Caio. However, the former defender stood out and managed to convince the Portuguese to make the hire.

Who will be the new coach of Flamengo?

Without Filipe Luís, Flamengo has arranged the hiring of Leonardo Jardim. The trend is that the coach will arrive in Rio de Janeiro on the night of this Tuesday (03) to sign a two-year contract.

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