News in a minute | Jose Riveiro leaves Pirates abruptly [video]

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Orlando Pirates head coach, Jose Riveiro, will depart from the club immediately following the match against Golden Arrows on Tuesday. The Spanish coach has had a successful tenure, winning five trophies in three seasons with the Buccaneers. In April, he made a surprising announcement that he would leave the club when his contract expires in June. 

After recently losing the Nedbank Cup to Kaizer Chiefs, Riveiro appeared visibly frustrated during his post-match interview with the media.

“There is no last dance. We have a game on Tuesday and we have to win,” he said.

On Monday, Pirates announced that Jose Riveiro would be granted an early release before his contract ended.

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Speaking to orlandopiratesfc.com, Jose Riveiro said he was grateful to Pirates for giving him the opportunity.

“I want to express my sincere appreciation to Orlando Pirates for allowing me the opportunity to leave before the end of my contract. As someone who has never found goodbyes easy, this moment is particularly emotional for me.

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