Filipe Luis Era Begins
Key Questions
Who has been appointed as the new head coach and what is the length of the contract?
Filipe Luis has been signed as head coach until 2028. He has already completed his first interview and initial training sessions.
Which players is the club targeting during the current recruitment window?
Aggressive recruitment is underway with a pursuit of Jorginho. The club is also targeting Flamengo's Erick Pulgar for a fee of €4M.
What pre-season friendlies have been arranged?
Six pre-season friendlies have been scheduled. These include matches against Liverpool and Sporting CP.
New head coach signed until 2028, first interview and training completed. Aggressive recruitment underway with Jorginho pursuit and now targeting Flamengo's Erick Pulgar for €4M. Six pre-season friendlies set including Liverpool and Sporting CP.
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Updated Jul 25, 2026