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Filipe Luis seals Flamengo move following Atletico Madrid departure

Filipe Luis has joined Flamengo after leaving Atletico Madrid at the end of his contract.

The Brazilian originally joined Atleti from Deportivo La Coruna in 2010 before embarking on a wildly successful run with the Madrid club.

He claimed a La Liga trophy, a Copa del Rey, two Europa League crowns and a UEFA Super Cup as well as reaching a pair of Champions League finals.

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He ended up originally departing the club for Chelsea in 2014, but unable to breakthrough at Stamford Bridge, he returned to Madrid one year later to resume his career with the Spanish club.