What happened: AS Monaco have appointed Filipe Luis as their new manager, confirming the deal on Wednesday. The former Atletico Madrid and Chelsea defender takes over from Sebastien Pocognoli, whose single season in charge ended with a seventh-place finish in Ligue 1.
Why it matters: The hire marks Filipe Luis's first managerial post in Europe after building his reputation at Flamengo. Monaco fell short of Champions League qualification and will instead play in the Europa Conference League next season, raising the stakes on a coach expected to restore the Principality club to the continent's top tier. The move had been building for weeks as his camp explored a European switch.
By the numbers: Filipe Luis won the Copa Libertadores in the 2024-25 season with Flamengo before leaving in September 2025 after 100 games in charge. Monaco finished seventh in Ligue 1 under Pocognoli, who had replaced Adi Hutter in October 2025.
What to watch: Attention turns to Filipe Luis's first signings and how quickly he can reshape Monaco for a Europa Conference League campaign.