Filipe Luís in talks over new Flamengo deal on one-year anniversary | OneFootball

How are the negotiations between Flamengo and Filipe Luís for contract renewal going?

Flamengo's football director, José Boto, met with Filipe Luís' agent in Lisbon during a trip to Portugal. Now, the trend is that negotiations will advance in the coming days, as the director will meet again with agent Jorge Mendes.

This Tuesday (30th), Filipe Luís marks one year as the head coach of Flamengo's main team. Until now, the coach's contract with Flamengo, also known as "o Mais Querido," runs until the end of this season, that is, December 2025.

What does Coluna do Fla know?

According to Coluna do Fla's investigation, José Boto and Filipe Luís' agent will meet again now that the decisive games of the Libertadores, against Estudiantes (ARG) and the classic match against Corinthians, have passed.

Thus, the meeting between José Boto and Filipe Luís' representative is expected to happen at the beginning of October. Until then, Flamengo's coach does not feel comfortable defining salary and penalty values. Jorge Mendes will be responsible for this part.

What happened?

José Boto himself confirmed that he spoke with Filipe Luís' agent while traveling in Europe. “In Portugal, I already met with his representative to discuss the renewal. We agreed to stay in contact to see when we can reach an agreement,” he said.

What is the obstacle in the negotiations?

So far, the biggest 'obstacle' in the contract renewal negotiations between the parties is the value of the release clause. As the coach has been approached by international football, mainly, Flamengo wants to protect itself.

Additionally, Flamengo and Filipe Luís are still debating the salary adjustment and the contract duration. Initially, the proposal from Flamengo was for a contract until the end of 2026, with the possibility of automatic renewal depending on achieved goals.

What are Filipe Luís' numbers at Flamengo?

In summary, in his one year at Flamengo, Filipe Luís has led the team in 69 matches. Of these, Flamengo, also known as "o Mais Querido," won 46, drew 16, and lost seven. Additionally, the team scored 123 goals while conceding 40. Thus, the coach has a 74.4% success rate at the helm of Flamengo.

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