Filipe Luis appointed head coach of AS Monaco

Filipe Luis AS Monaco head coach appointment Flamengo UEFA licence

Brazilian former left‑back Filipe Luis has been confirmed as the new head coach of AS Monaco, signing a contract that runs to June 2028. He replaces the Belgian Sébastien Pocognoli, who left after a seven‑month spell, and follows a period of instability that saw Monaco finish seventh in Ligue 1 in the 2025‑26 season and miss the Champions League, relegating the club to the Europa Conference qualifiers.

Luis arrives after a successful, albeit brief, tenure at Flamengo, where he guided the Brazilian side to a domestic double, the Campeonato Carioca, and a Copa Libertadores triumph. His résumé also includes a distinguished playing career with Atlético Madrid and Chelsea. The appointment is complicated by his current CONMEBOL coaching licence; Monaco may have to pay a fine of up to €25,000 per match if a UEFA Pro licence is not granted, though equivalence procedures are underway.

Monaco hopes Luis’s experience and tactical approach will restore stability and return the club to contention for the Ligue 1 title and European competition.