The 38-year-old is no stranger to Stamford Bridge, having spent the 2014-15 season at the club under José Mourinho, where he made 26 appearances and contributed to the Premier League and League Cup double.
He returned to Atlético Madrid the following summer.
His coaching career began at Flamengo, where he replaced Tite in June 2024 and won the Copa do Brasil before leaving by mutual consent in February 2025. He is currently based in Spain and has indicated he will wait until after the European season concludes before making any decision.
However, two significant regulatory barriers exist. Filipe Luís holds A and B licences from the Brazilian Football Association but has not yet obtained a UEFA Pro Licence, which is mandatory to manage in England or in UEFA competitions.
Lance! also notes that UEFA rules typically require a minimum of three years' experience as a head coach at senior level to validate a foreign licence — a threshold Filipe Luís does not yet meet given his Flamengo tenure lasted under two years.
Chelsea face the same constraint with their current interim boss Calum McFarlane, who is limited to a 12-week caretaker spell without a Pro Licence. Whether the club would be willing to manage a similar regulatory situation around a permanent appointment appears unlikely.