Spanish gaffer Jose Riveiro is expected to depart Orlando Pirates at the expiration of his contract with the club.
Riveiro joined the South African outfit in 2021, signing a three-year deal with the club. Since, joining the Buccaneers, the Spanish trainer achieved numerous laurels with the side.
The Spanish trainer’s current contract expires at the end of the season and it appears he will not sign a new deal continue his trade with the club.
Speaking ahead of their game against Polokwane City, Riveiro entreated Orlando Pirates to plan for the future as he nears the expiration of his contract.
“My priority right now is our upcoming match against Polokwane City. It’s a tough match that requires our attention and focus.
The time will come when I can express my point of view on this matter. But now is not the right time because we have work to do.
The season is far from over, and we have a lot of work ahead. In an ideal world, I would like to delay any announcements until the end of the season, but that’s impossible. The club needs to plan for its future, and it’s fair that they are given a chance to do so,” Riveiro told the club’s press service.
Currently, Orlando Pirates sit second in the South African Premier League table and are also in the semifinals of the national cup.
Moreover, the team is on the verge of reaching the semifinals of the CAF Champions League after securing an important 1-0 victory over MS Alger in the first leg of the quarterfinals.
However, these successes did not convince Riveiro to extend his contract with the club, which expires in the summer of 2025.
