Jose Riveiro 'addresses' his immediate Orlando Pirates future

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Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has addressed questions around his immediate future at the club.

However, the Spaniard was diplomatic in his response when asked whether or not he will stay with Pirates beyond this term.

Riveiro’s current contract with Pirates expires in June, and to date, there has not been any information about his plans.

Of course, Pirates intend to keep Riveiro given his achievements since joining them, but the final decision lies with the coach.

In avoiding the question around his future, Riveiro said the timing of the question was not right as the focus is on Sunday’s game.

Pirates take on log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns in what is expected to be a titanic affair at FNB Stadium.

Kick-off is at 15:30.

Jose Riveiro embracing the Orlando Pirates fans at the Orlando Stadium/Image: X

JOSE RIVEIRO COY OVER HIS ORLANDO PIRATES FUTURE

“I think we have to focus on the next game, this is a press conference about the game against Mamelodi Sundowns, it’s not a personal interview to talk about my future or how important whatever is coming is going to be for me,” Riveiro told the press.

“It’s about Orlando Pirates, it’s about having an important game in two days, trying to get ready after three tough games in a row since we played in Port Elizabeth until today, with good performances, good results and the possibility of finding ourselves in a cup semi-final again.

“So I think there are a lot of things to talk about the team and what’s coming for them, and I think whether Riveiro is going to be or not going to be, or the league or not the league, I think it’s not the time to talk about it, sorry,” he concluded.