Orlando Pirates have confirmed that Jose Riveiro will probably be stepping down from his place as head coach on the finish of the season
The membership revealed that the 49-year-old coach knowledgeable administration of his determination to not renew his contract past its present time period. Riveiro’s contract is because of expire on the finish of this present marketing campaign.
Jose Riveiro has received 5 trophies with Pirates
“His professionalism and dedication to the Membership’s finest pursuits prompted a well timed announcement, making certain enterprise as typical for the rest of the season whereas concurrently creating a chance for the Membership to arrange for the long run.
In accordance with the coach’s needs, the Membership will chorus from making detailed pronouncements presently, reserving complete tributes for a extra applicable event,” the membership stated.
Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza stated the enjoyment Jose Riveiro dropped at the membership might by no means be forgotten.
“Whereas we’d have preferred José to increase his stick with us, on the similar time, we absolutely respect his determination. We’re grateful for every part he has performed for the Membership.” he stated in an announcement.
“The achievements of the intervening years converse for themselves. The enjoyment that José and his assist workers have dropped at this Membership won’t ever be forgotten.
“The Membership’s instant precedence will probably be two-fold. Firstly, in step with his needs, we are going to discover the suitable time to completely specific our appreciation of José and his contribution to the Membership however secondly, for the soccer division to start the in depth train of discovering an acceptable substitute forward of the 2025/26 season.
Khosa stated the membership has given Jose Riveiro full assist in his determination.
“Wherever his journey takes him, he should know that the Orlando Pirates household will all the time be behind him,” he concluded.
As a result of membership’s involvement in three essential competitions, additional information on this matter will probably be addressed on the finish of the season, Pirates stated.
Current experiences counsel that Jose Riveiro might not renew his contract, with Pitso Mosimane rising as a possible substitute. Mosimane has been a free agent for a number of months and is again within the nation.
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