Orlando Pirates to lose Jose Riveiro?
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Orlando Pirates would love nothing more for Jose Riveiro to sign a contract extension, but the Spanish tactician is biding his time.
Riveiro’s contract with the Buccaneers expires after this season, which is becoming one of the most hotly contested PSL campaigns in years as the Pirates continue to apply pressure on the formidable Mamelodi Sundowns, winning nine of their eleven league games.
However, yesterday’s 1-0 defeat to Cape Town City showed cracks in their armour.
A few months ago there were reports of the Spaniard missing home, so much so that he is tempted to leave his posting after running out his contract. However, a source from SoccerLaduma believes the 49-year-old is likely to stay in Soweto.
“The Siya crew has been informed that Orlando Pirates could be preparing a new contract for coach Jose Riveiro in the coming weeks.”
“Soccer-Laduma has established on good authority that the club has, at the moment, no intention of letting the Spanish mentor leave and are likely to table a new offer to extend his contract. It’s not clear at this stage how far the negotiations have gone, but our sources suggested that Pirates would not allow the conversation with one of their most successful coaches to drag on for too long. There is a high possibility that Riveiro sticks around for longer”.
‘Homesick’ Riveiro?
This assumption is a stark contrast from reports earlier in the season:
“There is an offer for the coach to continue for another three years, but he has asked to wait until the end of the season. His main wish is to win the league, and if that happens, he may leave because he misses home,” an anonymous source explained.
“The league title may decide the coach’s future. That’s what’s believed as things stand.
“Nothing has been agreed upon because the coach hasn’t made up his mind. He has made it clear that he misses home and family. And will only consider his future at the end of the season. However, the club has already opened talks with his representatives, hoping for the best outcome”
Riveiro’s contract with the Buccaneers expires after this season, which is becoming one of the most hotly contested PSL campaigns in years as the Pirates continue to apply pressure on the formidable Mamelodi Sundowns, winning nine of their eleven league games.
However, yesterday’s 1-0 defeat to Cape Town City showed cracks in their armour.
A few months ago there were reports of the Spaniard missing home, so much so that he is tempted to leave his posting after running out his contract. However, a source from SoccerLaduma believes the 49-year-old is likely to stay in Soweto.
“The Siya crew has been informed that Orlando Pirates could be preparing a new contract for coach Jose Riveiro in the coming weeks.”
“Soccer-Laduma has established on good authority that the club has, at the moment, no intention of letting the Spanish mentor leave and are likely to table a new offer to extend his contract. It’s not clear at this stage how far the negotiations have gone, but our sources suggested that Pirates would not allow the conversation with one of their most successful coaches to drag on for too long. There is a high possibility that Riveiro sticks around for longer”.
‘Homesick’ Riveiro?
This assumption is a stark contrast from reports earlier in the season:
“There is an offer for the coach to continue for another three years, but he has asked to wait until the end of the season. His main wish is to win the league, and if that happens, he may leave because he misses home,” an anonymous source explained.
“The league title may decide the coach’s future. That’s what’s believed as things stand.
“Nothing has been agreed upon because the coach hasn’t made up his mind. He has made it clear that he misses home and family. And will only consider his future at the end of the season. However, the club has already opened talks with his representatives, hoping for the best outcome”
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