Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro’s thriving wins have thrown a lot of potential teams beckoning on his expertise in the coming season after he decided not to extend his contract with the Pirates.
The South African earlier reported that national teams from Morocco, Finland, and Sweden had shown interest in Riveiro.
Word has gotten out that a Saudi Arabian club is keeping an eye on Riveiro’s status. People in the know said this club had asked questions long before news of his exit from Pirates went public.
Jose-Riveiro at the press conference Photo- credit Imago
During the Buccaneers’ trip to Algeria to play MC Alger, Wydad Athletic Club made inquiries about Riveiro, according to sources.
From an insider “Let me tell you different clubs have been asking about him, but the serious interest has come from various national teams Wydad, and a Saudi Arabian team. We don’t know the name, but it’s in Saudi Arabia. The coach has done a great job making a name for himself since he joined Pirates, which explains all the attention,”
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“You recall the interest from Sweden and Finland’s national teams in Jose (Riveiro)? Then the Morocco FA wanted him for their national team? When the team visited Algeria Wydad from Morocco also asked about his availability… Both clubs and countries seem to have an interest in him,”
Wydad is letting Rulani Mokwena finish the season hoping he gets a spot in the CAF Champions League. But the club is getting ready for a possible new coach, and Riveiro is near the top of their list.
Within three years with Orlando Pirates, Riveiro has built up a strong record:
3× MTN8 Titles
2× Nedbank Cup Wins
Led the team to this year’s Nedbank Cup semi-finals
Got to the CAF Champions League quarterfinals
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These accomplishments have caught the eye of clubs and national associations, who are now showing interest.
As Jose Riveiro’s time in South Africa nears its end, his next job will be international. Be it in Europe, North Africa, or the Middle East, one thing is certain: this manager’s value is soaring.
Stay tuned with The South African as Orlando Pirates coach’s exit makes him a hot target for clubs and countries.
