Orlando Pirates have confirmed that Jose Riveiro might 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 resolution 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 greatest pursuits prompted a well timed announcement, making certain enterprise as regular for the rest of the season whereas concurrently creating a chance for the Membership to organize for the longer term.
In accordance with the coach’s needs, the Membership will chorus from making detailed pronouncements right now, reserving complete tributes for a extra acceptable event,” the membership mentioned.
Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza mentioned the enjoyment Jose Riveiro delivered to the membership may by no means be forgotten.
“Whereas we might have favored José to increase his stick with us, on the identical time, we absolutely respect his resolution. We’re grateful for every part he has finished for the Membership.” he mentioned in an announcement.
“The achievements of the intervening years communicate for themselves. The enjoyment that José and his help employees have delivered to this Membership won’t ever be forgotten.
“The Membership’s rapid precedence might be two-fold. Firstly, consistent with his needs, we’ll 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 appropriate substitute forward of the 2025/26 season.
Khosa mentioned the membership has given Jose Riveiro full help in his resolution.
“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 might be addressed on the finish of the season, Pirates mentioned.
Latest reviews 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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