Ex-Inter boss says Flamengo sacked Filipe Luís for ‘political reasons’ | OneFootball

Filipe Luís left Flamengo in March 2026

Filipe Luís’ dismissal in March 2026 caught many fans by surprise. That’s because the coach learned that his contract had been terminated after Flamengo thrashed Madureira 8-0 in the semifinal of the Carioca. Currently in charge of Vila Nova and having previously managed Internacional and Coritiba, Guto Ferreira came to the manager’s defense.

– He went to France now because of an unfair situation in footballing terms; it was something political that happened there. On the pitch, there’s nothing to say against him, no matter how big Flamengo is. I’m really rooting for him. If we here accept European coaches, why wouldn’t they there accept us? –, he said, before concluding:

– I hope he succeeds in doing, and he has the ability for that, work at the same level he did at Flamengo, because that will help improve the view of Brazilian coaches, who, in my opinion, are second to none –, Guto concluded in an interview with ‘ESPN’.

What is Filipe Luís’ situation now?

It is worth noting that Filipe Luís has not yet taken on a new project since leaving Flamengo. However, the coach is very close to being announced as the new manager of Monaco (FRA). In addition, the former Fla coach has received inquiries from major clubs in world football, such as Benfica (POR), Bayer Leverkusen (GER) and Chelsea (ENG).

What were Filipe Luís’ numbers with Flamengo’s senior team?

In 101 matches as Flamengo head coach, Filipe Luís recorded 64 wins, 22 draws and 15 losses, with a 70% success rate. In addition, the coach won seven titles: Copa do Brasil, Supercopa do Brasil, Carioca, Brasileirão, Libertadores, Derby of the Americas and the Challenger Cup.

However, after a historic 2025 season, Flamengo under Filipe Luís did not produce good results at the start of 2026. Thus, in addition to finishing as runners-up in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Recopa Sudamericana, the strained relationship between the coach and president Bap ended up leading to the manager’s dismissal.

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