TOP Bench for Filipe Luis

The Brazilian will begin his journey in European coaching

Héctor Andreu | 28 May 2026 | 17.15
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Filipe Luis, about to train at Monaco / Triunfo.cl
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Filipe Luis is very close to making the definitive leap to European dugouts. AS Monaco has him marked as their new coach.

The Brazilian coach, 40, would have already reached a preliminary agreement with the Principality club to sign until 2028.

Filipe Luis accepts the challenge of AS Monaco

Filipe Luis doesn't arrive as an improvised bet. His work at Flamengo has convinced a sports management that was looking for energy, leadership, and a different perspective. Thiago Scuro, AS Monaco's sports director, has been key in the discussions. The Brazilian connection facilitated an understanding that progressed quickly.

The former Atletico Madrid full-back faces his first experience in Europe as a coach. It will be a huge leap, but also a prestigious opportunity. Filipe Luis already showed personality in Brazil. With Flamengo, he won five titles and competed head-to-head in high-pressure scenarios.

His team reached the Intercontinental final against PSG and lost on penalties. That image reinforced his international reputation.

Ligue 1 measures Filipe Luis' ambition

Ligue 1 will be a very different test for Filipe Luis. The French championship demands pace, physique, and the ability to manage young squads. AS Monaco is coming from a disappointing season. The team barely made it into the Conference League play-offs but left many doubts.

The departure of Sébastien Pocognoli is already underway. The club's leaders informed him that his time is up after an inconsistent season. In France, the move is seen as a bold bet. The club is not looking for a conservative profile coach but rather someone with potential.

Filipe Luis fits into that idea. He was a cerebral, competitive player accustomed to the demands of big dressing rooms.

Filipe Luis fichará por el Mónaco

France opens the door to a coach with his own imprint

France can be the ideal laboratory for his growth. AS Monaco usually works with young talent, significant sales, and constant European pressure. This context requires a flexible coach. Filipe Luis will need to build a reliable team without losing the offensive identity he showed at Flamengo.

His past as a player weighs as well. At Atletico, he learned defensive rigor, discipline, and tactical reading in a highly demanding structure. Now he must transfer those ideas to the bench. It won't be enough with prestige; he will need immediate results in Ligue 1 and a good European response.

AS Monaco prepares for a profound change

AS Monaco acknowledges the need for a shake-up. Inconsistency once again punished the team, and the European qualification doesn't cover the issues. The Principality club wants to regain authority in France. For that, they need a figure capable of organizing, competing, and connecting with an ambitious squad.

Filipe Luis seems convinced of the challenge. The opportunity to start in Europe at a historic but still moldable club is very attractive. His arrival would also send a message to the market: Monaco aims to compete again with a recognizable idea.

The official confirmation will depend on the final economic details of Pocognoli's departure. Once resolved, the announcement should come without major obstacles. The move also confirms the change in status for the Brazilian. Filipe Luis goes from being a bench promise in South America to becoming AS Monaco's major bet.

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