Flamengo ready to reward Filipe Luís after trophy haul | OneFootball

According to Globo, Flamengo and manager Filipe Luís are expected to begin discussions on a contract renewal in the coming weeks, as the Brazilian season resumes and attention returns to domestic priorities. While the coach has drawn notable international interest—following a strong run at the Club World Cup that included a memorable victory over Chelsea—both Flamengo and Filipe Luís appear aligned on the desire to extend his stay at the club.

Director of Football José Boto emphasized there’s no rush or anxiety from either side, saying, “We’ve been talking calmly about it. That’s not my style nor Filipe’s; we’ve prioritized more important matters than his renewal, things he himself sees as bigger than his personal interests. But it’s something we’ll need to address together.” Boto pointed to examples of Filipe Luís putting the club’s needs first, such as advocating for valued squad members—pushing for Varela’s contract extension and a salary increase for Gerson, as well as backing the promotion of Rodrigo Caio to his staff.

Filipe Luís’s current contract runs until December 2025. Although the club signaled a desire to solidify his future earlier this year, substantive negotiations were put on hold while off-field priorities took precedence. With the calendar shifting back to domestic action, the expectation is that an agreement will be pursued, and a deal is viewed as the “natural path” by all involved.

There are, however, points to navigate. Chief among them is remuneration: Filipe Luís reportedly stands on the same salary he received when he first accepted the role last year—a figure the club acknowledges is modest for the standards set by his success. In just 51 matches in charge, Filipe Luís has delivered three trophies—Copa do Brasil, Supercopa do Brasil, and the Carioca—and boasts a record of 33 wins, 14 draws, and just four defeats, yielding a win percentage of nearly 74%. He also has Flamengo well-placed in the Brasileirão, Copa do Brasil, and Libertadores campaigns.

Interest in Filipe Luís is not limited to Brazil. European media, particularly Spain’s Marca, have suggested he is positioned for a potential future at elite continental clubs, even mentioning his name as a possible successor to Diego Simeone at Atlético de Madrid, where Filipe Luís once played. Filipe Luís, though, has reaffirmed his commitment to Flamengo, telling Marca, “My objective for the future is to be very happy here at the club where I retired, the club that gave me the opportunity to become a coach. I have a huge sense of responsibility, and for now we’re working hard.”

He acknowledges, however, a long-term ambition to return to Europe. “One day, I want to go back to Europe, to the top level of football. But my commitment is enormous with the players and with Flamengo.”

As the club looks ahead to a demanding run of fixtures, there is every indication that Flamengo and Filipe Luís are keen to map out a future together, with contract talks to resume in due course.

(Source: Globo)

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