Jose Riveiro's cryptic message regarding his future has only fueled speculation, leaving the entire football fraternity pondering his next move.
As Orlando Pirates head into the final stages of the 2024/25 season, the future of their head coach remains uncertain. With less than three months left on his contract, both fans and players are left guessing whether the Spaniard will remain at the helm of the Buccaneers for the long term or move on to new challenges.
In a recent interview on the Bucs Camp series, the coach addressed the ongoing discussions surrounding his contract situation but made it clear that he is focused on the present, not what the future holds.
"We are facing the last stages of the season and it's normal that when things come to an end, people want to know what's going to happen in the future," Riveiro said. "And that's probably something that we all would like to know about our lives. What's going to happen in the future or not?"
However, in typical Riveiro fashion, the coach added a layer of mystery to his situation, stating that he is not concerned about the unknowns of the future. "I don't want to know, I just want to live the moment, the next training, the next game, the next opportunity to do what I like, to do what I love, which is to be the Orlando Pirates coach right now," he said.
"Football is something that is totally unexpected and difficult to predict and to know where we are going to find ourselves in a space of one month or four months or six or one year," he continued. "So, let's rock for now."
While the coach's passion for his role at Pirates is clear, his ambiguous statement has left many wondering whether he will sign an extension or explore other opportunities once his contract expires. With Pirates currently performing well in both domestic and continental competitions, securing Riveiro's future at the club would be a significant boost for the team, yet his focus remains on the here and now.
As Riveiro's contract runs down, fans will no doubt continue to watch his every move, hoping for clarity on his future with the club. For now, however, the coach seems content to let the present dictate his path forward, living in the moment as the season draws to a close.
