Zico highlights key factor for Flamengo to extend Filipe Luís' contract | OneFootball

Flamengo Idol Zico Sees Flexibility as Key Point for Renewal Decision

Negotiations between Flamengo and Filipe Luís for a contract renewal have dragged on and have already gained the status of a ‘soap opera’, with no decision yet regarding the coach’s future. In this scenario, Zico, the greatest idol in the history of the rubro-negro club, points to flexibility as the key point to unlock an agreement.

WHAT IS THE STATUS OF THE NEGOTIATION FOR FILIPE LUÍS’ RENEWAL?

Flamengo and Filipe Luís have been negotiating the renewal since April of this year, but so far, they have not reached an agreement. Despite ongoing talks, both parties are still seeking common ground to decide the coach’s future, whose contract runs until December 31, 2025.

The main obstacle is the salary issue. Both the club and the coach are holding firm positions and are avoiding concessions at this time. In addition, Filipe Luís is taking advantage of the vacation period and has left the negotiations in the hands of his agent, the Portuguese Jorge Mendes.

Given the impasse, Flamengo has started to monitor other options in the market and is already working on plans B and C. In this scenario, Artur Jorge, currently in charge of Al-Rayyan in Qatar, has emerged as the main alternative in case negotiations with Filipe Luís do not have a positive outcome.

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