In a bombshell assertion on Thursday, Pirates confirmed that coach José Riveiro has knowledgeable administration of his choice to not renew his contract past its present time period. The Spanish mentor’s contract is because of expire on the finish of this present marketing campaign.
In accordance with the coach’s needs, the membership will stated that it will “chorus from making detailed pronouncements right now, reserving complete tributes for a extra acceptable event”.
Commenting on this huge departure, Chairman Dr Irvin Khoza said: “Whereas we might have favored José to increase his stick with us, on the identical time, we absolutely respect his choice. We’re grateful for all the things he has executed for the membership.
“The achievements of the intervening years converse for themselves. The enjoyment that José and his assist workers have delivered to this membership won’t ever be forgotten.
“The membership’s fast precedence might be two-fold. Firstly, in step with his needs, we are going to discover the suitable time to totally categorical our appreciation of José and his contribution to the membership however secondly, for the soccer division to start the intensive train of discovering an appropriate alternative forward of the 2025/26 season.
“We recognize the three years of service that José has given this establishment and absolutely assist his choice. Wherever his journey takes him, he should know that the Orlando Pirates household will all the time be behind him.”
MASSIVE DECISION NOW LIES AHEAD FOR PIRATES AFTER JOSE RIVEIRO BOMBSHELL
As a result of membership’s involvement in three essential competitions, additional information on this matter might be addressed on the finish of the season.
“For the subsequent two months, the Membership appeals to the supporters to totally assist the coach and his group,” the assertion continued.
“His professionalism and dedication to the membership’s finest pursuits prompted a well timed announcement, guaranteeing enterprise as standard for the rest of the season whereas concurrently creating a possibility for the membership to arrange for the long run.
“Updates on any important developments might be communicated sooner or later.”
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