"I love you, Flamengo": Rodrigo Caio's farewell and message to Filipe Luís

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·4 marzo 2026

"I love you, Flamengo": Rodrigo Caio's farewell and message to Filipe Luís

Rodrigo Caio Resigned After Filipe Luís Was Dismissed from Flamengo

The day is marked by farewells. After Filipe Luís was dismissed from Flamengo, Rodrigo Caio published an emotional text with a declaration of love for the club and a message for the coach. Check out what the former defender and now assistant coach wrote this Tuesday (03).

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“Today, I close another chapter in this club that I love so much. I can say that this chapter was as remarkable as all the others experienced as a player. Experiencing the grandeur of this club in a different role was an indescribable feeling. Filipe Luís, you are great as a coach and even greater as a human being. The football world is waiting for you, it's just the beginning of many glories,” Rodrigo Caio began. “Technical Committee, what an honor, my friends. How great you are. Enormous gratitude for each moment. The history was written and nothing can erase it! Athletes, thank you very much. It was a great honor to share so many special moments with you. And never forget: you are the best. Staff and Flamengo Institution, thank you for all the support and trust. It was a great pleasure to be with you day by day. Nation, from the heart, thank you very much for the affection and respect. Keep believing, because with you everything is possible. I love you, FLAMENGO,” he concluded, in a text on Instagram.

THEREFORE, IS IT A NOBLE GESTURE FOR RODRIGO CAIO TO RESIGN?

In the early hours of this Tuesday (03), Flamengo announced the dismissals of coach Filipe Luís, assistant Ivan Palanco, and physical trainer Diogo Linhares. Meanwhile, Rodrigo Caio, who was a permanent member of the club, decided to request his departure along with his old friend.

Rodrigo Caio joined to serve as an assistant in May of last year. That is, after the arrival of Filipe Luís, who began to lead the professional team at the end of 2024. The idea was for the former defender to be a permanent fixture at Flamengo, regardless of who the coach was. However, the professional chose to leave.

WHO WILL REPLACE FILIPE LUÍS, AFTER ALL?

Leonardo Jardim will be the new coach of Flamengo, replacing Filipe Luís. The coach arrived in Rio de Janeiro this Tuesday (03) to sign a two-year contract with the Rubro-Negro. There is an expectation that the Portuguese will be at Ninho do Urubu on Wednesday (04) to lead the team's first activity.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.