Rodrigo Caio asks to leave Flamengo after Filipe Luís departs | OneFootball

Why did Rodrigo Caio resign from Flamengo?

Filipe Luís left Flamengo this Tuesday (03) after the 8-0 victory over Madureira at Maracanã, in the semifinals of the Carioca. Rodrigo Caio, who was working on the coach's staff, resigned and is also saying goodbye to the Most Beloved.

According to information from GE, Rodrigo Caio did not like the attitude of the Flamengo board in dismissing coach Filipe Luís. For this reason, the former defender decided to leave the Rubro-Negro this Tuesday (08).

When did Rodrigo Caio return to Flamengo?

It is worth remembering that Rodrigo Caio returned to Flamengo in May 2025 to work on Filipe Luís’s coaching staff. The former defender was responsible for set pieces for the Rubro-Negro.

In addition, it’s worth noting that technical director José Boto interviewed three other professionals before hiring Rodrigo Caio. However, the former defender stood out and managed to convince the Portuguese to make the hire.

Who will be Flamengo’s new coach?

Without Filipe Luís, Flamengo has moved forward with the hiring of Leonardo Jardim. The expectation is that the coach will arrive in Rio de Janeiro on the night of this Tuesday (03) to sign a two-year contract.

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