Filipe Luis keeps hope of retaining Lamine Camara

Filipe Luis has kept the door open for Lamine Camara to remain at Monaco, despite growing interest in the Senegalese midfielder. The coach said the club and the squad still hope to retain a player he considers part of football’s elite, with the transfer window yet to close.

Luis spoke after Monaco’s 2-0 win over Marseille in the second round of Ligue 1. The result provided the setting for questions about Camara’s future, amid reports linking him with Crystal Palace and Chelsea. Claims that Monaco and Chelsea had already reached an agreement have also circulated, but Luis’s comments indicate that the player’s departure is not being treated as settled.

The Brazilian coach believes Camara requires little convincing about his role. Luis has been impressed by the midfielder’s desire to learn, competitive nature, training attitude and determination to win. His approach is to explain the team’s tactical plan and allow Camara’s qualities to shape his performance.

For now, Monaco’s position is one of hope rather than certainty. Luis acknowledged that developments remain possible before the market closes, while making clear that keeping Camara remains an objective for the coach, the club and the players.