Former Flamengo left-back Filipe Luís, who retired from playing at the end of 2023, continues to attract attention on the national football scene.
After declining the proposal from the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) for the position of national team coordinator, the experienced professional received a tempting offer to take on the technical command of a team in the Série A of the Brazilian Championship.
Filipe Luís to coach a Flamengo rival?
The information was brought to light by journalist Raisa Simplicio, from Goal Brasil, revealing that Filipe Luís is being sought after in the transfer market before the start of the new season.
The proposal, coming from an elite Brazilian football club, remains shrouded in mystery, with the team’s identity not revealed.
According to information released by the journalist, the former Flamengo player is in the process of analyzing the proposal, keeping fans and the press in suspense.
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And Flamengo?
Also according to Raisa Simplicio, conversations between Filipe Luís and Flamengo continue, with the possibility of the former player remaining at the Gávea club.
However, the situation remains undefined, and Filipe Luís has already clearly expressed his desire to enter a coaching career.
CBF proposal
Filipe Luís declined the invitation made by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) to occupy the position of national team coordinator.
The proposal, made by the president of the confederation, Ednaldo Rodrigues, was rejected by the former player, who expressed his gratitude for the invitation, however, highlighted his desire to pursue a career as a coach. He highlighted the importance of this moment for his developing professional trajectory.
Filipe Luís was the CBF’s favorite
Ednaldo Rodrigues, president of the CBF, had expressed a preference for Filipe Luís for the position, but the former left-back’s refusal opens up space for new alternatives.
Recently, Rodrigues announced the hiring of Dorival Júnior as the definitive coach of the Brazilian team, filling a gap that had remained open for a few months.
Position has been vacant for over a year
The position of technical coordinator of the Brazilian National Team has been vacant for more than a year, since the dismissal of Juninho Paulista, who was part of Tite’s technical committee.
Ednaldo Rodrigues assumed the duties on an accumulated basis, directly interacting with interim coaches Ramon Menezes and Fernando Diniz, who led the Brazilian team in 2023.
With the arrival of Dorival Júnior as coach, the CBF is now looking to regain the presence of a technical coordinator.
Faced with Filipe Luís’ refusal, the entity is directing its efforts towards a plan B, looking for professionals who can play this fundamental role in the organization and development of the national team.
