Flamengo face big Filipe Luís decision | OneFootball

According to reporting from Lance, Flamengo are preparing to open talks over a contract extension with Filipe Luís, who has quietly built a reputation as one of the most promising young coaches in Brazilian football since stepping up from player to manager. His current deal runs until December, and while the club sees a renewal as a natural next step, discussions have yet to make significant headway.

Filipe Luís's stock has risen considerably following Flamengo's strong performance at the recent Club World Cup, despite their elimination in the round of 16. International outlets, including Spain's Marca, have highlighted his tactical impact and even speculated about him as a potential candidate to succeed Diego Simeone—his former mentor—at Atlético de Madrid. Filipe Luís addressed his immediate ambitions in an interview with Marca, saying, “I have a very clear idea of how I want my team to play… My objective is to be happy here, at the club where I retired, the club that gave me the opportunity to be a coach. For now, we’re working hard and things are going well.” He admitted, however, that a return to Europe remains a future dream.

Within Flamengo, Filipe Luís has prioritized other areas before his own situation, focusing on renewals and rewards for core squad members and staff. He supported the contract extension of right-back Varela and advocated for a pay raise for midfielder Gerson earlier in the year. Filipe Luís has also recommended bringing former teammate Rodrigo Caio onto his technical staff as a permanent assistant, underscoring his growing influence over football operations.

Since taking charge of the first team, Filipe Luís has led Flamengo in 51 matches, recording 33 wins, 14 draws, and just four defeats—a win percentage close to 74%. His tenure has already produced three trophies: the Copa do Brasil, Supercopa do Brasil, and the Campeonato Carioca.

The main point under discussion in the upcoming talks is a revised salary, as Filipe Luís is still earning the same amount he did when he first took over. Both parties are said to desire an agreement, and with his stature growing both inside and outside Brazil, Flamengo will be keen to settle terms that reflect his successful start to life in management.

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