According to Orlando Pirates boss Jose Rivero has already signed with a new club!

Orlando Pirates president Dr. Irvin Khoza has revealed the explicit reasons for coach Jose Rivero's departure from the club after signing with an undisclosed new club.

In a surprising mid-season development, Orlando Pirates have announced that head coach Jose Riveiro will conclude his tenure following Tuesday's match against Golden Arrows. The Spanish tactician requested an early termination of his contract, originally valid until June 2025, after securing a position with another club.

Club chairman Dr. Irvin Khoza revealed: "Coach Riveiro approached us weeks ago seeking an early release. Considering our critical fixtures, we mutually agreed to postpone this announcement until after the Nedbank Cup final. His tenure brought valuable knowledge exchange - we gained as much from him as he did from our organization."

While disappointed about being unable to organize a proper farewell ceremony, the Buccaneers have accepted Riveiro's decision. Assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi will assume interim leadership through the season's conclusion as the Soweto giants begin their search for a permanent replacement.

Riveiro's departure marks the end of an era that saw Pirates compete across multiple fronts, though recent results have seen the team's form dip significantly in the campaign's closing stages.