Set for Flamengo move, Leonardo Jardim expected in Rio this Tuesday | OneFootball

Portuguese Coach Arrived in Brazil on Monday (02) and Has Already Met with Flamengo's Management

In the early hours of this Tuesday (03), Flamengo announced the dismissal of coach Filipe Luís. Considered to take over the position at the red-black club, Leonardo Jardim arrived in Brazil last Monday (02).

In summary, according to information from Uol Esporte, Leonardo Jardim returned to Brazil last Monday (02). In the meantime, the Portuguese coach spoke with the management of Flamengo in the afternoon, leaving the agreement well underway. Despite this, the coach is still in Belo Horizonte.

Thus, Flamengo awaits Leonardo Jardim's arrival in Rio de Janeiro still this Tuesday (03). It's worth noting that the Portuguese coach went to Belo Horizonte to attend the wedding of Pedrinho's daughter, the owner of Cruzeiro. The event takes place on Friday (06).

Another point worth highlighting is that Leonardo Jardim's staff is already in Rio de Janeiro, where the coach is expected to sign with Flamengo. The red-black club wishes to sign the Portuguese coach for two years.

Plan A?

Yes! According to the report by Coluna do Fla, Leonardo Jardim is the main candidate to replace Filipe Luís at Flamengo. In fact, during the dispute over the renewal with the former coach, back in December, the Portuguese was consulted by the red-black management.

It's worth remembering that Leonardo Jardim had a stint at Cruzeiro in 2025. During this period, the Portuguese coach led the Minas Gerais team in 55 matches, achieving 25 victories, 18 draws, and 12 losses, totaling a 56% success rate.

How Did Filipe Luís Leave?

Firstly, Filipe Luís held a press conference as usual after Flamengo's thrashing of Madureira last Monday (02). However, after speaking with the journalists present at Maracanã and even projecting the final of the Carioca, the coach was dismissed.

The order came from Flamengo's president, Luiz Eduardo Baptista. In short, according to the report by Coluna do Fla, Bap called the club's football director, José Boto, demanding the dismissal of Filipe Luís.

As a result, José Boto informed Filipe Luís of the decision, and shortly after, Flamengo issued an official statement to inform the fans. Thus, from this Tuesday (03), the technical command of the Red-Black changes.

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