ESPN: Bap’s move stalled Filipe Luís’ renewal, upset his agent | OneFootball

Filipe Luís' Contract with Flamengo Ends on December 31

What seemed like a natural path is taking on dramatic contours. After an unforgettable year filled with titles, Flamengo and Filipe Luís have yet to reach an agreement for a contract renewal. As a result, the coach's stay is not guaranteed until 2026. In this scenario, ESPN reports that an action by Bap, the club's president, changed the course of negotiations that were previously 'smooth.'

According to the website's publication, Filipe Luís' renewal with Flamengo could have been finalized as early as September. At that time, the football director José Boto reached an agreement with Jorge Mendes, the coach's agent. At that moment, all details were aligned: contract duration, termination fee, salary, and so on.

What Was Bap's Action That Changed the Scenario?

After tying up all the loose ends, Boto approached Bap to sign the coach's new contract. However, according to ESPN, it was at this moment that the president decided to halt the negotiations. This was because, at that time, Palmeiras was leading the Brasileirão, and Flamengo hadn't even reached the semifinals of the Libertadores.

Due to the still undefined sports scenario, ESPN claims that Bap feared criticism for a 'hasty' agreement with the coach. Despite being satisfied with Filipe Luís' work, the president wasn't confident about positive results and therefore decided to wait.

Bap's action, after all the negotiations between agent Jorge Mendes and José Boto, was what caused the first stir in the negotiations. Now, with the Libertadores and Brasileirão titles, Filipe's staff believes the coach is valued and has more 'arguments' to demand significant appreciation from Flamengo.

Does Flamengo Still Want to Renew with Filipe Luís?

Although the scenario is not as smooth as before, both parties maintain the same stance: the priority is contract renewal. Flamengo considers Filipe the ideal coach, and Filipe hopes to have a long-term career at Fla. For this reason, the contract duration is not up for discussion, as both sides want the renewal until the end of 2027.

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