The renowned Brazilian full-back, Filipe Luís, hangs up his boots and says goodbye to active football with an emotional message on social networks: “Football, I will never abandon you.” Despite his desire to prolong his career until the age of 45, Filipe Luís has made the decision to retire, fulfilling the promise he made to himself to leave the game when he “no longer had the necessary conditions.” “.
With a career that includes a time at Ajax Amsterdam and Deportivo de la Coruña before arriving at Atlético de Madrid, Filipe Luís became an emblematic figure during two stages in the colchonero team (2010-2014 and 2015-2019) . The Brazilian defender played a total of 333 games for Atlético, being the second foreigner with the most games for the club, surpassed only by Godín. His contribution includes 12 goals, 27 assists and the conquest of 7 titles with the red and white jersey.
In 2019, Filipe Luís returned to Brazil to fulfill his dream of playing for Flamengo, expressing his joy at wearing the shirt of his lifelong team. Now, at 36 years old, he has announced his active retirement from football, culminating his career at Flamengo, where he will play his last game this coming Sunday against Ciuabá at the legendary Maracaná stadium. A new stage begins for the legendary Brazilian full-back, who leaves an indelible legacy in Spanish and world football.
2023-12-01 16:47:37
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