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NEWS: ‘We nonetheless have numerous issues to do and obtain collectively’ – coach Jose Riveiro dedicated to Orlando Pirates regardless of Sergio Almenara’s departure

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Jose Riveiro, head coach of Orlando Pirates celebrates victory with fans during the 2024 Nedbank Cup final match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on 01 June 2024

Whereas head coach Jose Riveiro revealed it might be troublesome to think about a future with out trusted lieutenant and assistant coach Sergio Almenara, the Spaniard has reaffirmed his dedication to Orlando Pirates.

Two women looking excitedly at cellphone

On Monday, Pirates confirmed the information of Almenara disembarking the Sea Robbers’ ship by mutual consent.

Almenara had a 12 months remaining on his contract.

The 44-year-old had joined the Buccaneers in 2022 alongside countryman and shut ally Riveiro.

Chatting with Radio 2000’s Recreation On sports activities present on Monday, Riveiro paid a heartfelt homage to his assistant coach of 5 years.

The 2 additionally labored side-by-side at Inter Turku in Finland’s high tier for 3 years.

“It’s one thing I’ve recognized since perhaps about 5 or 6 months in the past. It belongs to his private area, the one factor that I can say is he was exceptionally good for the establishment throughout these two years,” Riveiro advised host Thabiso Mosia.

“He was a tireless employee day-after-day and (made) large contributions to all of the issues that we have been reaching collectively previously two years and personally, with myself for the final 5 years.

“We’ve been working collectively each single day, so you’ll be able to think about we’re rather more than colleagues. We’re household.

READ: Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro’s right-hand man Sergio Almenara leaves Soweto giants

“So, it’s troublesome for me to think about my future with out Sergio however I completely perceive the explanations behind and I’m totally supporting him. Who is aware of? Possibly within the close to future, we’ll work collectively once more, however proper now my time continues right here at Pirates.

“We are going to discover options, that’s not an issue,” added Riveiro.

Whereas not ruling out the potential for working with Almenara sooner or later, the Spanish-born assured he was not leaving the South African giants quickly.

“Ja, completely. We nonetheless have numerous issues to do and obtain collectively. It’s the place our thoughts is,” mentioned Riveiro.

Up to now two seasons, Pirates gained 4 titles and completed because the DStv Premiership runners-up twice.

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