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Filipe Luís' Renewal Faces Obstacles; Flamengo Already Considering Alternatives

The renewal of Filipe Luís with Flamengo has taken on dramatic contours on the eve of the contract's expiration. As a result, the red-black club has set a final deadline for the coach to confirm if he will continue to lead the team.

According to journalist Venê Casagrande, Flamengo has given Jorge Mendes, Filipe Luís' agent, until this Sunday (28) to resolve the renewal situation. Thus, either the coach's representative defines the future, or the club will end the negotiation and seek another option.

WHAT DOES FLAMENGO'S MANAGEMENT UNDERSTAND?

Also according to Venê Casagrande, the management of Flamengo believes they have already 'stretched the rope' to the maximum and that for the relationship to continue, the other party also needs to give in. In the view of the directors, Filipe Luís remains the priority, but it is not possible to meet all requests and 'bend over' for a professional.

WHAT IS FILIPE LUÍS ASKING FOR?

Filipe Luís' representative requested 5 million euros per year (about R$ 32.5 million), in addition to bonuses for titles and a low termination fee. The amount is net, without taxes, meaning the club would cover everything. In Flamengo's assessment, not even in Europe would the young coach receive this amount at this point in his career.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S 'PLAN B'?

Faced with the impasse, Flamengo is already monitoring other options in the market and working with plans B and C. In this scenario, Artur Jorge, currently in charge of Al-Rayyan in Qatar, emerges as the main alternative should the negotiation with Filipe Luís not have a positive outcome.

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