The Brazilian full-back made 53 appearances for Los Colchoneros in 2011/12 campaign and was rewarded with an improved contract by the Capital club.
Atletico Madrid had a troubled 2011/12 season, with three managerial changes. Quique Sanchez Flores made way for Gregorio Manzano, who in turn was relieved of his duties at the halfway point in the season.
Diego Pablo Simeone was ushered through the door to take reins of the troubled club during the Christmas break as the club lingered 13th in Spanish Primera Division rankings.
El Cholo’s arrival marked a spectacular change of events at the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vicente-c36001 Calderon, with Atletico Madrid coming agonizing close to cementing a UEFA Champions League place. However, the former first team player did add the Europa League title to the trophy
cabinet.
With the club rising from the ashes of ignominy and brining a graceful end to their season, Felipe Luis went with his work in silence. The Brazilian full-back racked up an amazing 53 appearances under his belt.
Performances of the reliable wing-back did not go unnoticed by Atletico Madrid’s sporting department, who rewarded their experienced campaigner with a June 2017 expiring contract.
The former Deportivo La Coruna player said that he is happy to commit his future to Los Rojiblancos and claimed that his last season in the Spanish capital was his best of his career.
"Last season was the best of my career and today I feel important in the dressing room," Filipe Luis told Atletico Madrid’s official website.
"Hopefully, I will fulfil my contract because Atletico Madrid will soon be back where they belong and I love being a part of the history of a club that has had great players like Garate, Luis Aragones and [http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Paulo-c29431] Futre."
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Diego-c11058 Pablo Simeone and was rewarded a similar contract.
However, the same cannot be said for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Álvaro-Domínguez-c5285, who was shipped off to the German Bundesliga in exchange for 8 million Euros.
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