Coach Filipe Luís, former Flamengo winger, may be putting his foot in the door for a new challenge in European football. According to sources from the Sky Sports newspaper, alleged negotiations between the coach and Bayer Leverkusen, from Germany, could lead him to the command of the club in case Kasper Hjulmand leaves. The move comes about three months after Filipe Luís’s unexpected dismissal from Flamengo.
Impressive Numbers at Flamengo
The coach’s passage through the command of Flamengo was marked by impressive numbers, including 101 games played, 63 wins, 23 draws, and 15 losses. The highlight of his management was the conquest of the Libertadores da América tetracampionship in 2025, over Palmeiras. In addition, Flamengo was the winner of the Brasileirão 2025 during Filipe Luís’s command. The coach’s experience in these titles and other conquests at Flamengo were highlighted in Bayer Leverkusen’s decision to scout him, especially after the statement of technical director Simon Rolfes in 2025 that he liked Filipe Luís’s work and saw him as a name to be considered for future opportunities. The coach was praised by Simon Rolfes, already when he was coached by Erik ten Hag, making clear the expectation of potentially hiring him in the future.
Filipe Luís, who left Flamengo after 101 games, has considerable experience in football. However, his decision to leave the club at the beginning of 2026 gave rise to speculation about his future. His step in European football may be confirmed if negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen confirm to be successful. Bayer Leverkusen is a club that aims to expand its hiring options and therefore intends to study other names besides Filipe Luís, such as other options in the market. Thus, the scenario may change in the future and Filipe Luís may become another name that will become a valid option for European football, especially in German football.
