Simeone set for Italy, Filipe Luís favourite for Atlético job | OneFootball

Filipe Luís is an Atlético de Madrid (ESP) idol and visited the club last year

The Diego Simeone era is nearing its end at Atlético de Madrid (ESP). According to Spanish journalist Pipi Estrada, the Argentine coach has a pre-agreement with Inter Milan (ITA). If his departure is confirmed, Filipe Luís from Flamengo becomes the top favorite to take charge of the Spanish team.

Diego Simeone has been at Atlético de Madrid for 15 years and even coached Filipe Luís at the club until 2019, when the then-left back signed with Flamengo. The Flamengo coach has never hidden his dream of managing a team in Europe and winning the Champions League, something he was unable to achieve as a player.

During the last two vacations, Filipe Luís visited Atlético de Madrid’s training center to see former teammates and hugged his friend Diego Simeone. However, the former left back has a contract with Flamengo until December 2027, which was recently renewed.

WHY DOES INTER MILAN WANT TO CHANGE COACHES?

Current Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu is on shaky ground. This Tuesday (24), the team was surprisingly eliminated from the UEFA Champions League by underdogs Bodo/Glimt (NOR), suffering two defeats: 3-1 and 2-1, in Norway and Italy, respectively.

CAN FILIPE LUÍS ALREADY MANAGE A EUROPEAN TEAM?

Filipe Luís cannot yet manage a team in Europe. That’s because he only has the A and B licenses and is in the final stages of obtaining the PRO license from the CBF Academy. However, he must also fulfill the experience period required by UEFA to work on the continent.

While Atlético de Madrid has not confirmed Simeone’s departure, Filipe Luís remains focused on Flamengo. This Thursday (26), the Most Beloved faces Lanús (ARG), with the Recopa Sudamericana trophy on the line. The match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Maracanã.

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