Spanish paper hails Flamengo star: "A new king in Brazil" | OneFootball

Flamengo's Qualification in the Libertadores Resonated in Europe

Filipe Luís is an idol in Spain, due to his career as a player for Atlético de Madrid (ESP). For this reason, the country's press closely follows every step of the coach. After Flamengo qualified for the final of the Libertadores, the Madrid daily ‘As’ called the manager a “king.”

“His trajectory as a coach seems more like something out of a movie than real life, since he retired two years ago and is now close to adding his seventh trophy to his collection. There is a new ‘king’ in Brazilian football,” said the publication, which also added.

“The future of Filipe Luís is an enigma and his contract ends at the end of the year. A move from Flamengo is expected to shield the Brazilian with a galactic contract that would secure his continuity until December 2027. However, sooner or later, it is likely that the Brazilian will want to head to Europe as soon as possible to experience a new adventure far from his homeland,” it added.

WHAT IS FILIPE LUÍS' CONTRACTUAL SITUATION?

As highlighted by As, Filipe Luís has a contract until the end of the year. However, the coach’s renewal should not be a problem, since there is mutual interest. Flamengo made an initial offer, the coach responded with a counteroffer, and negotiations have not yet reached a common ground.

IS FILIPE LUÍS VALUED?

Since he started his coaching career in the youth ranks, Filipe Luís has a salary considered low by the standards of Série A coaches in the Brasileirão. However, as Flamengo is in the final of the Libertadores and continues to fight for the Brazilian title, the manager’s value has increased.

The coach could ‘score some points’ this Saturday (01), when Flamengo faces Sport in the Brasileirão. If they win, Mengão will finish the day at the top of the table, since Palmeiras only plays on Sunday (02), against Juventude in Caxias do Sul.

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