Felipe Luis dismissed from Flamengo emerges as candidate for Chelsea role

The 40 year old delivered an outstanding 18 months at Flamengo, clinching the league title and Copa Libertadores in that period.

Felipe Luis endured a surprising dismissal in the wake of their 8-0 triumph against Madureira RJ, triggered by emerging stories of his interview with BlueCo.

Insider information indicates Felipe Luis at first assumed negotiations were to succeed Enzo Maresca, before learning it concerned the Strasbourg vacancy. He subsequently withdrew from discussions.

As reported by The Mirror, Felipe Luis, who played one season at Chelsea, remains a strong contender for the position.

Chelsea continues to assess multiple prospects at present, including Cesc Fabregas, Andoni Iraola, and Marco Silva, alongside various others, all associated with the vacancy.