Filipe Luís close to becoming AS Monaco's new manager (reports) | OneFootball

The bombshell, first thing in the morning.

The day after Nice-Matin, Foot Mercato and L'Équipe announced Sébastien Pocognoli’s imminent departure from AS Monaco, the club from the Rock is said to have already found his replacement.

Fabrizio Romano reported this Thursday morning that Filipe Luís, the 40-year-old Brazilian coach, is set to become ASM’s next manager.

According to the Italian journalist, everything is already wrapped up! A full agreement was then confirmed by Foot Mercato!

A former Brazilian international left-back who notably played for Atlético de Madrid and Chelsea, Filipe Luís managed Flamengo from 2024 to March 2026.

With the Brazilian club, he notably won the league title and the Copa Libertadores in 2025, also playing in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup against PSG last December.

A successful and promising first experience that led to interest from European heavyweights such as Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen.

In the end, it is AS Monaco that should welcome the coach!

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