Jose Riveiro is formally leaving Orlando Pirates. Some high contenders could possibly be thought-about, together with the wild card possibility of Pitso Mosimane.
Contenders to switch Jose Riveiro at Orlando Pirates
Steve Barker
Stellenbosch FC are arguably essentially the most well-run membership in South Africa’s PSL, all issues thought-about and factoring of their monetary sources. Supervisor Steve Barker has executed a stellar job with the Cape Winelands, turning Stellies right into a harmful facet who could cause anybody issues on any given day. Additionally they gained the primary trophy of their historical past beneath Barker, the Carling Knockout 2024.
Pitso Mosimane
The good man wants no introduction. Wouldn’t or not it’s ironic if Jingles, a person courted by Kaizer Chiefs for years, ended up teaching their rivals, Orlando Pirates? It’s a little bit of a wild card possibility, however by no means say by no means in soccer.
Marcell Koller
Al Ahly’s boss has a superb CV, notably Caf Champions League crowns with the Egyptian giants in 2023 and 2024. If Pirates can’t safe a second star beneath Jose Riveiro, they is perhaps tempted to maneuver heaven and earth to safe the 60-year-old Swiss.
What has Irvin Khoza needed to say?
José Riveiro has chosen to not prolong his contract with the Sea Robbers, which expires in June 2025.
Chairman Dr Irvin Khoza said: “Whereas we’d have appreciated José to increase his stick with us, on the identical time, we absolutely respect his determination. We’re grateful for every part he has executed for the membership.
“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 rapid precedence will probably be twofold. Firstly, consistent 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 acceptable substitute forward of the 2025/26 season.
“We respect the three years of service that José has given this establishment and absolutely assist his determination. Wherever his journey takes him, he should know that the Orlando Pirates household will all the time be behind him.”
Who would you want to switch Riveiro at Pirates?
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