Flamengo announce the signing of Filipe Luis
The Atletico Madrid defender is leaving to head to his homeland
Flamengo, the most popular club in Brazil, announced Tuesday that they are signing Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis, who is out of contract in the Spanish capital after nine seasons there.
The 33-year-old left-back helped Brazil win the Copa America and signed a contract with Flamenco in his homeland until December 31, 2021.
The club posted a photo of Flilipe wearing a club shirt when he was a child to highlight his long term appreciation for the club.