Spanish press on Filipe Luís at Atlético: “His future is…” | OneFootball

Coach Filipe Luís visited the Atlético de Madrid Sports Center this Saturday (20)

Coach Filipe Luís, whose contract has not yet been renewed with Flamengo, was at the Atlético de Madrid (ESP) training center this Saturday (20). The visit generated buzz on some Spanish portals, which are calling for him in Europe.

“The former 40-year-old full-back is establishing himself as one of the most promising coaches in world football. Leading Flamengo, he won four titles in just over a year and almost secured a fifth, losing the World Cup final to PSG (FRA) on penalties. Filipe Luís's future is in Europe,” stated the AS daily.

Did other newspapers also see Filipe Luís at Atlético de Madrid?

Besides AS, the Marca portal and Mundo Deportivo used the professional's presence at the Atlético de Madrid Sports Center to praise the former athlete. This is because the Flamengo vs. PSG match impressed many.

“The last training session of Atlético before the trip to Girona had a very special guest. Filipe Luís, former Atlético player and now Libertadores champion as coach of Flamengo, was present at the session accompanied by his son,” highlighted Marca, adding that:

“The commander was received by former teammates and Simeone. One of Atlético's greatest legends visiting the training center,” praised the Spanish portal.

“Filipe Luís arrived at the training after losing the World Cup final to PSG on penalties as coach of Flamengo, a club with which he won the Brasileirão and the Copa Libertadores. The Brazilian has become one of the most promising coaches in the world,” points out Mundo Deportivo.

Why was Filipe Luís at Atlético de Madrid's training center?

Despite rumors that the former full-back might be leaving Flamengo to coach in Europe, the red-black idol visits his old home every year. This is because the coach sees Diego Simeone as a kind of role model.

But why hasn't Filipe Luís renewed with Flamengo yet?

Therefore, both Flamengo and Filipe Luís believe the partnership should continue. Thus, the football director José Boto is expected to meet with the professional in the coming weeks to extend the current contract.

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