15.09.2025 18:30
Fenerbahçe President Ali Koç had stated that the Brazilian coach Filipe Luis "wanted us very much." Flamengo's head coach Filipe Luis, while saying that he did not accept the offer from Fenerbahçe, stated, "I did not want to go to Turkey. It was not the right time."
Fenerbahçe, who parted ways with Jose Mourinho, had shown interest in Flamengo's head coach Filipe Luis. President Ali Koç recently made a statement regarding Filipe Luis, saying, "Filipe Luis is doing wonders at Flamengo. He wanted us very much."
"IT WAS NOT THE RIGHT TIME"
Filipe Luis made statements regarding the offer from Fenerbahçe. The 40-year-old coach said he did not accept Fenerbahçe's offer, stating, "I did not want to go to Turkey. It was not the right time."
Continuing his words, Filipe Luis stated, "I am happy when other clubs show interest in me because it shows that your work is appreciated. But it was not the right time. I know my goal, I am very clear about it, I have planned everything I want regarding my life and career, and this offer was not the right time. I also have responsibilities towards the club and the players. I plan to fulfill that."
FLAMENGO PERFORMANCE
Filipe Luis, who works at the Brazilian League team Flamengo, achieved an average of 2.23 points in the 65 matches he played.