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If Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro’s assertions are to be believed, next season could be his final in charge of the Soweto giants.
In an interview with a Finnish YouTube channel back in October of 2021, Riveiro revealed he did not believe a coach should spend more than three years at one club. He said this while reflecting on his time at Finnish club FC Inter Turku.
“I don't think that as a coach you have to spend more than three years in the same place. It's for me the maximum, with exceptions, of course...,” the Spaniard said.
The following year, Riveiro signed a three-year deal with the Buccaneers, and has had a relatively successful time in charge of the Soweto giants.
According to recent reports, Pirates have been working behind the scenes to tie Riveiro — who has been attracting interest in Finland and Sweden — down to a new contract.
The 46-year-old has enjoyed a largely successful spell at Pirates, where he has led the club to back-to-back MTN8 titles and a Nedbank Cup. His side are also well on course to defend their Nedbank Cup title after they breezed past lower division side Hungry Lions to advance to the quarter-finals of the competition.
The Soweto giants are currently second in the league, and will be hoping to secure a place in next season’s CAF Champions League.
Should they secure a place in the CAF Champions League, and bag another Cup title, then Pirates would want to ensure he remains with the club for longer than three years.
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