Orlando Pirates monitoring Jose Riveiro replacement as exit looms

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Orlando Pirates have reportedly shortlisted Pitso Mosimane as Jose Riveiro’s replacement should the manager opt to leave Soweto after the season.

The Spanish boss, whose contract expires at the end of June, remains vague about his future at the club.

Earlier in the season the three-time MTN8 Cup winner was said to be homesick having left his wife and young daughter in Europe since joining the Buccaneers in 2022.

Orlando Pirates, eager to keep Riveiro, tabled a three-year contract before this season began, to which the manager said he would make his decision after the season’s final game, fuelling speculation of his exit.

“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,” a source explained.

“The league title may decide the coach’s future. That’s what’s believed as things stand,” they confirmed about the Orlando Pirates boss.

“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.”

Pitso next in line?

According to SoccerLaduma, Orlando Pirates are considering former Bafana Bafana and Sundowns coach Mosimane to be Riveiro’s successor, but they hope it doesn’t come to that.