Filipe Luis Appointed New Head Coach of AS Monaco
AS Monaco has appointed Brazilian Filipe Luis as head coach on a contract until 2028, replacing Sébastien Pocognoli after a disappointing seventh-place Ligue 1 finish. The 40-year-old former Atlético Madrid and Chelsea defender, who won multiple titles managing Flamengo (including the 2025 Copa Libertadores and Brazilian Série A), will make his European coaching debut. He praised Ligue 1 as "top 3 in the world" during his introductory press conference on July 8, 2026.
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Filipe Luis, new ASM coach: 'Monaco is ambitious, and so am I'
Filipe Luis was officially presented as the new head coach of AS Monaco on Wednesday, signing a contract until June 2028. The 40-year-old Brazilian, who previously coached at Flamengo, expressed his ambition and desire to implement an attacking, possession-based style of play. He acknowledged significant squad changes ahead but emphasized building team connections and competitiveness. Luis noted that while attacking wins matches, defense wins titles, and he aims to take the team one match at a time despite the absence of Champions League football this season. He praised Ligue 1 as one of the top three leagues worldwide and said his decision to join Monaco was easy due to the club's ambition and alignment of ideas with general director Thiago Scuro.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuMonaco: Filipe Luis Says Ligue 1 Is Surely Top 3 in the World
Filipe Luis, free from his contract with Flamengo, has been appointed as the new head coach of AS Monaco, replacing Sébastien Pocognoli. During his introductory press conference on July 8, 2026, the Brazilian praised Ligue 1, calling it 'incredible' and stating it is 'surely top 3 in the world.' He highlighted the quality, intensity, and tactical attractiveness of the French championship, expressing pleasure at being in Monaco. The article, published by Foot Mercato, covers his appointment and initial remarks to the media.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertFilipe Luis Appointed as New Coach of AS Monaco
Brazilian coach Filipe Luis, who has built his reputation coaching in Brazil, is making his first move to Europe to take over as head coach of AS Monaco. The Ligue 1 club is reportedly willing to overcome certain hurdles to secure the 40-year-old's services. The appointment marks a significant step in Luis's coaching career, transitioning from domestic Brazilian football to a prominent European club. The news was reported by kicker football, highlighting Monaco's determination to bring in the former Atletico Madrid and Chelsea defender as their new manager.
kicker Fußball NewsFormer Brazil International Filipe Luís Appointed AS Monaco Head Coach on Two-Year Contract
AS Monaco has officially appointed former Brazil international Filipe Luís as the club's new head coach on a two-year contract. The 41-year-old left-back enjoyed a distinguished playing career, making 333 appearances for Atlético Madrid under Diego Simeone, winning La Liga, Copa del Rey, and two Europa League titles. He also played for Chelsea under José Mourinho, winning the Premier League, and returned to Flamengo where he won two Copa Libertadores titles. Internationally, he earned 44 caps for Brazil, winning the 2013 Confederations Cup and 2019 Copa América. After retiring, Luís began coaching at Flamengo's youth academy, then led the first team to remarkable success, winning the 2024 Copa do Brasil, 2025 Supercopa do Brasil, 2025 Campeonato Carioca, 2025 Brazilian Série A, and 2025 Copa Libertadores. He recorded 62 wins, 21 draws, and 16 losses in two years, earning the 2025 South American Coach of the Year award. He will bring his own staff, including assistant Iván Palanco and fitness coach Diogo Linhares, to Monaco.
虎扑 - 足球Monaco Officially Appoints Filipe Luis as New Head Coach
AS Monaco has officially announced the appointment of Brazilian Filipe Luis as their new head coach, with a contract running until 2028. The 40-year-old former left-back, who had a distinguished playing career at Atlético Madrid and for Brazil (44 caps), previously managed Flamengo from 2024 to 2026, winning the Brazilian Championship and the Copa Libertadores in 2025. Luis has already been at Monaco for a week and will be joined by a staff including assistants Ivan Palanco and Antony Santiago, fitness coach Diogo Linhares, and goalkeeping coach Jyri Nieminen. Monaco players will undergo physical and medical tests on Monday and Tuesday before participating in their first training session under Luis on Wednesday morning.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuFilipe Luis Appointed New AS Monaco Coach
AS Monaco has appointed Brazilian Filipe Luis as their new head coach, marking the club's third managerial change in three years. The 40-year-old former full-back, who previously achieved significant success at Flamengo winning the Copa do Brasil, Supercopa do Brasil, Campeonato Carioca, Copa Libertadores, and Brazilian Série A, has signed a contract until June 2028. He replaces Sébastien Pocognoli, who was sacked after Monaco finished seventh in the 2025/2026 Ligue 1 season, a disappointing result for a club accustomed to top-three finishes. Despite their league position, Monaco qualified for the Conference League via RC Lens's Coupe de France victory. Luis, who was surprisingly dismissed by Flamengo in March 2026, will now make his Ligue 1 debut with the Principality club.
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