Omen? Filipe Luís’ final words as Flamengo boss sound like a farewell | OneFootball

Filipe Luís stated that love and affection for Flamengo will always exist

The Flamengo surprised the fans by announcing the dismissal of Filipe Luís in the early hours of this Tuesday (03). In summary, the announcement came right after Fla's 8-0 victory over Madureira, as well as the qualification for the final of the Carioca. But what were the coach's last words representing the Most Beloved?

— I make mistakes, I have no problem admitting it, in fact, I say that I am responsible, I have no problem admitting it. As I have said before, perhaps the fans prefer this type of player who tackles, who connects more. I am a different profile, but I connect with the fans in another way. I have always felt this connection with the fans, always. And regardless of what happens from now on -, he said, before completing:

— If tomorrow I am not here, my love and affection for Flamengo will always exist and I believe the fans' affection for me will too. Now, the momentary pressure, it has to exist, it always has. As a player, I was also heavily pressured and criticized, rightly so. That made me better. I have no doubt that I lived the best years of my life here -, he concluded.

What happened?

Firstly, Filipe Luís held a press conference normally after Flamengo's victory over Madureira. 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 summary, according to the report from 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 Rubro-Negro changes.

What is the context of Filipe's departure?

Since the beginning of the 2026 season, Flamengo has been experiencing a moment of instability. This is because the red-black team accumulated two consecutive runner-ups: the Supercopa do Brasil to Corinthians, and the Recopa Sul-Americana to Lanús (ARG).

On the other hand, Flamengo is in 11th place in the Brazilian Championship, with one win in three matches played. Finally, the Most Beloved came close to competing in the relegation quadrangular in the Carioca.

How was Filipe's tenure at Flamengo?

It is worth noting that Filipe Luís leaves Flamengo with a more than positive record. In summary, the coach won the Copa do Brasil in 2024, shortly after taking the position. Subsequently, in 2025, Fla lifted the trophies of the Carioca, the Libertadores of America, and the Campeonato Carioca.

And now?

Now, Flamengo is racing against time to secure a replacement for Filipe Luís. Currently, the most likely candidate to become the coach of Flamengo is the Portuguese Leonardo Jardim, who in 2025, managed Cruzeiro.

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