Breaking News: A former Chelsea player finally agrees to coach the Blues on one condition.
Breaking News: A former Chelsea player finally agrees to coach the Blues on one condition.
Filipe Luis is reportedly in contention to replace Liam Rosenior at Chelsea after being brutally sacked by Brazilian giants Flamengo in early March.
The 40-year-old had a remarkable year-and-a-half at Flamengo, winning the league and the Copa Libertadores during his spell.Rosenior was the second head coach to leave Stamford Bridge this season, following the departure of Enzo Maresca in January.
With Calum McFarlane in interim charge for the remainder of the season, Chelsea’s sporting directors are conducting their search for a new head coach.It’s believed there are seven or eight names under consideration, with Andoni Iraola, Marco Silva, and Xabi Alonso said to feature highly in Chelsea’s thinking at this stage.
Filipe Luís was then shockingly sacked following their 8-0 win over Madureira RJ after reports came out saying he had been interviewed by BlueCo. It’s understood that Filipe Luis initially thought he was in talks to replace Enzo Maresca, only to later find out it was for the Strasbourg job. He then pulled out of the talks.
According to The Mirror, Filipe Luis, who spent a season at Chelsea as a player, is now in contention to take over the Blues. Former Chelsea defender Filipe Luís is reportedly among the candidates being considered for the club’s managerial role, but it seems likely that Chelsea might switch options if the deal isn’t finalized quickly.
Transfer journalist Nicolo Schira, Filipe Luis features on Chelsea’s shortlist as the club continues evaluating options for a new head coach.The former left-back spent the 2014/15 season at Stamford Bridge during his playing career before returning to Brazil.
Filipe Luis has since built a strong managerial reputation with Flamengo, where he recorded a win rate close to 70% across 101 matches.During that period, his team scored over 180 goals and averaged more than 1.8 goals per game, while also winning five major trophies.
Reports in Brazil also suggest he is working urgently to obtain his UEFA Pro License, which is required to manage in England and other European leagues.
Chelsea have been linked with several managerial candidates in recent weeks as uncertainty continues over the club’s long-term direction.With another transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, confirming the decision by the Blues, Filipe Luis is a name that has to be watched on the manager market this summer.
