Reversal of the situation at Leverkusen » Monaco stole their coach, and Bayer is now negotiating with Oliver Glasner!
Article by Daniel Scorpie – Published on Thursday, 28 May 2026, 11:26 / Updated on Thursday, 28 May 2026 11:28
Filipe Luis is no longer transferring to the Bundesliga. Bayer Leverkusen's Plan A fell through after the 40-year-old Brazilian, who won nine trophies with Flamengo, preferred AS Monaco.
The information published by Sky Sport Germany was not confirmed in the end. Kasper Hjulmand's successor will not be Filipe Luis. The former Brazilian defender reconsidered his position and did not accept the offer from Germany.
🚨🔴⚪️ EXCLUSIVE: AS Monaco agree deal to appoint Filipe Luis as new manager, here we go! 💣
Surprise move behind the scenes despite links with other clubs, Filipe Luis already said yes.
Contract until June 2028, move led by director Thiago Scuro. 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/m7x6mKqJyR
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 28, 2026
AS Monaco sacked Pocognoli. And here comes Filipe Luis!
The former technician of Flamengo, with whom he also won the Copa Libertadores, suddenly turned it towards Ligue 1. Mercato specialist Fabrizio Romano announced this very morning that the Brazilian has agreed with AS Monaco and is to sign a contract until June 30, 2028.
Decisive in his choice was the sports director of the team from the Principality, compatriot Thiago Scuro. This to and sacked Sebastien Pocognoli, although the Belgian was tied to the club for one more season. The information is also confirmed by the daily newspaper Nice-Matin.
Pocognoli came to AS Monaco after the sacking of Adi Hütter in October. The 38-year-old coach has won 16 of the 38 games he has managed from the bench.
The team were in contention for a place in the Champions League next season, but suffered back-to-back defeats against Lille and Strasbourg, missing the target.
Glasner has parted company with Palace and is negotiating with Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen has to reorient itself in this unforeseen situation and wants to take advantage of the opportunity that appeared in the market after the Conference League final.
Oliver Glasner, at the last match on the Crystal Palace bench / photo: Imago Images
Last night, after Crystal Palace won the trophy (1-0 against Rayo Vallecano), Oliver Glasner officially announced his departure from the management of the London team.
The 51-year-old manager, who won the Palace Cup and then the English Super Cup in two years and three months, also has the advantage of being Austrian. The “pharmacists” have already started negotiations with the coach who is also on AC Milan's list.
