Orlando Pirates might face the identical scenario as they did with Ruud Krol in 2011 when the present season ends.

And that’s as a result of Jose Riveiro’s contract is expiring in June, and the Spaniard mentor remains to be undecided.

According to a supply recognized to Soccer Laduma, Pirates have tabled a brand new three-year provide for Riveiro.

However, the most recent report is that Riveiro has requested that he decides on the finish of the season.

The supply stated Riveiro’s greatest ambition is to win the Betway Premiership, and will that occur, he might depart Pirates.

The purpose is that he would have achieved virtually every thing with Pirates, in response to the identical supply.

Riveiro has, up to now, received FIVE main trophies with Pirates – that being the MTN8 Cup thrice and the Nedbank Cup twice.

Now, with Pirates sitting on the prime of the Betway Premiership standings, they’re robust favourites to dethrone Mamelodi Sundowns.

Furthermore, Riveiro being homesick might additionally play an element in him leaving Pirates, in response to the report.

Riveiro had to be excused for a few immediately after the MTN8 Cup final – he left to see his family in Spain.

ORLANDO PIRATES COACH JOSE RIVEIRO MAY LEAVE

“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,” stated the supply.

“His main wish is to win the league, and if that happens, he may leave because he misses home.”

“He hasn’t been along with his household for nearly three years, and successful the league title would imply he has achieved virtually every thing in native soccer.

“The league title may decide the coach’s future. That’s what’s believed as things stand,” concluded the supply.

WILL RIVEIRO STAY OR NOT?

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