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Raul and Leandro spoke exclusively to Coluna do Fla about Filipe Luís' contract renewal

During an event honoring Flamengo at the Legislative Chamber of the Federal District, club idols were present on the morning of this Wednesday (12) to praise the club. The Coluna do Fla team was on-site and questioned Raul and Leandro, world football champions in 1981, and Isaquias Queiroz, a multi-champion in canoeing, whether Filipe Luís deserves to have his contract renewed.

— The coach always depends on the players' abilities. Flamengo, in this aspect, is very well served. Players of high technique, they are athletes. Filipe is in command and has the capacity to manage this whole process, which is complicated in a coach's life. But he is doing very well, his history is positive, and the tendency is for him to stay for a long time. I would renew, without a doubt — said former goalkeeper Raul to Coluna do Fla.

WHAT DID FORMER RIGHT-BACK LEANDRO SAY?

The greatest right-back in the history of Flamengo, Leandro followed the reasoning of his friend Raul. For Peixe-Frito, the Rubro-Negro needs to renew with Filipe Luís, regardless of the team's results in this final stretch of the season.

— A wonderful job, I know Filipe Luís very well, long before he became a coach, he was always a very studious person, very interested in the work. The results he has achieved with Flamengo have shown his value, and we hope he continues to win more and more — commented Leandro.

— For sure (I would renew), of course, football depends a lot on results. We have two difficult competitions ahead. The Libertadores, which is the final, and the Brazilian Championship. He is about to renew the contract, so I myself, regardless of the results, would keep him — added the Flamengo legend.

PRAISES ON LAND, PRAISES AT SEA?

Not only those who shone on the fields defend Filipe Luís' permanence. Olympic and world canoeing champion, Flamengo athlete Isaquias Queiroz gave a slight ‘jab’ at Mengão. For the Bahia native, the contract should have already been signed.

— I would have renewed a long time ago. Filipe is a great coach, a guy who was already part of the team, knows how it is. There are many coaches who have passed through, but they take time to get going. But he managed to make the transition from player to coach quickly — said Isaquias.

— He knows how to manage all the players, it's not easy. He has a great mind, played in Europe and for the Brazilian National Team. So, Flamengo is doing well in all championships — concluded the Olympic medalist.

WHAT IS FILIPE LUÍS' CONTRACTUAL SITUATION?

Filipe Luís has a contract with Flamengo until December of this year. At the moment, there has been no financial agreement between the parties. However, the tendency is that this will not be a problem. After all, the coach wants to stay, and Mengão wishes to continue with the former left-back.

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