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

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.

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“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.