Rodrigo Caio reveals chat with Filipe Luís after Flamengo exit | OneFootball

Filipe Luís left Flamengo in March, just like Rodrigo Caio

Filipe Luís’ dismissal from Flamengo is still being talked about even after almost two months. Former center-back Rodrigo Caio recalled on Monday (27) that he left his assistant role out of loyalty to the coach. However, the departure does not mean the two will work together in the future.

— I left with him. And he said: “That’s your decision.” “I only called to ask how you’re doing and all that. Just to tell you.” But Filipe never promised me anything, guys. On the contrary, we have a friendship, and it’s just friendship. If he goes to Real Madrid (ESP), he has no obligation to call me -, said Rodrigo Caio, who added:

— I went with Filipe to the training center to say goodbye. I wanted to speak directly with the president. Before any news came out, I spoke with the president, thanked him and all that. Because Bap was a very important guy in my life. […] He asked me to stay, and I said that I arrived with Filipe and I’m leaving with Filipe -, he told former player Denilson’s podcast.

Why was Filipe Luís fired?

After a successful 2025, the start of the current season brought poor results for Rubro-Negro. Therefore, in the early hours of March 3, Filipe Luís was dismissed and said goodbye to the squad at 3 p.m. (Brasília time) on the same day.

What is Flamengo’s next game?

With Leonardo Jardim on the touchline, Flamengo faces Estudiantes (ARG) this Wednesday (29), in the third round of Group A of the Libertadores. The match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) in Argentina, with live coverage on Rede Globo (free-to-air TV) and Paramount+ (streaming).

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