Filipe Luís has an agreement in place with Monaco to take over technical command of the French club from the 2026/27 season onwards. The newspaper L’Équipe published this Thursday, May 28, that the 40-year-old coach had reached an understanding with the team. The agreement has not yet been formalized or officially announced by the club.
The information gained quick repercussions in the European press. Monaco is looking for a new coach after the end of the current season. The team finished Ligue 1 in seventh place and will compete in the qualifying phase of Conference League.
Entendimento depends on official announcement
The French newspaper detailed that the talks advanced this Thursday. Thiago Scuro, Brazilian sporting director of Monaco, led the negotiation. Filipe Luís must sign a contract until June 2028. The coach would replace Sébastien Pocognoli.
Até At the moment, Monaco has not confirmed the signing. The French club’s board of directors usually makes official announcements after agreements have been reached. Filipe Luís remains unemployed since Flamengo’s dismissal in March.
The Brazilian coach was speculated about in other Europa clubs. Bayer Leverkusen and Chelsea have appeared in recent rumors. Monaco won the competition according to the publications.
Recent Histórico on Flamengo
Filipe Luís took over Flamengo at the end of 2024. Ele moved from the youth teams to the main team. The coach won important titles in 2025.
- Copa from Brasil in 2024
- Libertadores, Brasileirão, Carioca and Supercopa Rei in 2025
- Vice-Copa Intercontinental championship against PSG
The team had a good time with him. The success rate exceeded 69% in more than 100 games. The dismissal came after stumbles in the finals at the beginning of 2026.
The Rio club hired Leonardo Jardim as a replacement. The Portuguese player previously played for Monaco.
Detalhes of the possible hit
Monaco wants to start a new project after finishing seventh in the league. Sébastien Pocognoli steps down. The team did not guarantee a direct place in more important European competitions.
Thiago Scuro knows the Brazilian market well. Ele helped bring the parties together. Filipe Luís has experience as a player at Europa, with stints at Atlético, Madrid and Chelsea.
His first experience as a coach at Europa should start after Copa of Mundo in 2026. The 2026/27 season calendar starts after the tournament.
Trainer’s current Situação
Filipe Luís left Flamengo after losing at Recopa Sul-Americana to Lanús and at Supercopa Rei to Corinthians. The red-black board opted for the exchange even with the titles from the previous year.
The coach maintains a good relationship with Flamengo fans. Ele was an idol as a player before becoming a coach. The chance at Monaco represents a new career challenge.
L’Équipe and other European outlets highlighted the agreement. Ainda therefore lacks the official statement from the French club. The coaches market remains busy during this period.
What changes for Monaco
Caso the agreement is made official, Filipe Luís arrives with an offensive style of play. Ele showed this on Flamengo. The French club is betting on rising names for the project.
Conference League demands good performance in the qualifiers. The current squad may receive reinforcements. The coach would participate in the planning if he takes over.
Filipe Luís accumulates tactical knowledge quickly. Adapting to French football must rely on his experience as a player on the continent. Monaco monitors the market for stability.