Five-trophy Riveiro bids farewell to Orlando Pirates

by Staff Reporter

Friday Apr 04, 2025. 15:00

Orlando Pirates have announced that head coach Jose Riveiro will be leaving the club at the end of the season.

Riveiro opted against renewing his contract which is due to expire at the end of the 2024/25 season. The club added that in accordance with the coach’s wishes, they will make tributes at a more appropriate time.

“While we would have liked Jose to extend his stay with us, we fully respect his decision. We are grateful for everything he has done for the club,” Pirates chairperson Irvin Khoza said.

“The achievements of the intervening years speak for themselves. The joy that Jose and his support staff have brought to this club will never be forgotten.

“The club’s immediate priority will be twofold. First, in keeping with his wishes, we will find the appropriate time to fully express our appreciation of Jose and his contribution to the club.

“Second, for the football department to begin the extensive exercise of finding a suitable replacement before the 2025-2026 season.

“We appreciate the three years of service José has given this institution and fully support his decision. Wherever his journey takes him, he must know the Orlando Pirates family will always be behind him.”

The Spanish tactician has won five trophies with the Buccaneers since arriving in July 2022.