Filipe Luis Confirms Atletico Madrid Exit

Filipe Luis confirmed he is joining Brazilian side Flamengo after the full-back bid farewell to Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

The 33-year-old’s contract with the Spanish side expired this summer and he has been linked with several clubs in recent months, ranging from Paris Saint-Germain to Wolves.

But the left-back looks set to return to his homeland instead, as reports suggest he has agreed to a two-year contract with Flamengo.

Confirming the transfer at an event at the Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday, he admitted he wants to see out the rest of his career in Brazil.

“I have been a Flamenguista since I was young,” the defender said. “Leaving Atletico is not an easy decision to make, but I want to end my career in Brazil.”

He originally joined Atleti from Deportivo La Coruna in 2010 and went on to win La Liga, the Copa del Rey, Europa League and UEFA Super Cup as well as reaching a Champions League final before leaving for Chelsea in 2014.