Brazilian Coach Filipe Luís Hired by Monaco After Impressive Spell at Flamengo
The 40-year-old Brazilian signed through June 2028 after leading Flamengo to the Brazilian title and the Copa Libertadores in 2025.
- On Monday, Monaco hired Brazilian coach Filipe Luis on a contract running until June 2028, tasking the 40-year-old with leading the club's new project.
- Sebastien Pocognoli was fired last month after Monaco finished seventh in the French league and failed to qualify for the Champions League, prompting the club to seek Luis.
- As a manager, the former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid defender led Flamengo to the 2025 Copa Libertadores title, recording 62 wins, 21 draws, and 16 defeats across two seasons.
- Luis identified his early priorities, stating, "Big early tasks will be to keep Monaco," referring to retaining striker Folarin Balogun and midfielder Maghnes Akliouche.
- Monaco will compete in the Conference League playoffs next month after missing Europe's top competition; the team lost 5-4 on aggregate to Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League playoff.
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This is the 40-year-old Brazilian's first coaching assignment in European football. After his success at Flamengo, Luis has been given the opportunity to test his mettle in one of the strongest football markets. He faces the challenging task of rebuilding Monaco, which finished seventh in Ligue 1 last season. The club from the Principality will compete in the Conference League qualifiers. One of the world's best full-backs, Filipe Luis, was born…
Filipe Luís, Brazilian coach and former player of the Atlético de Madrid, became the new coach of AS Monaco this Monday until June 2028, according to the French club.
The Brazilian coach signed an institutional agreement to lead the French club for two seasons.
French Ligue 1 team Monaco has announced that 40-year-old Brazilian Filipe Luis has been appointed as their new head coach.
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