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The Spanish coach has lifted five trophies in his short time at Betway Premiership team, following his arrival in 2022.

He has decided not to extend his stay beyond the current campaign, where his team are still fighting on two fronts.

With five games of their season to play, Bucs have refused to concede the league title to leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, while they are hoping to add another Nedbank Cup trophy to their cabinet with victory over rivals Kaizer Chiefs at the weekend.

Riveiro assured fans that his departure does not signal the end of success for Pirates, and who ever comes in to replace him will need their support.

Speaking after his side's 2-1 league win over Golden Arrows on Tuesday night, the coach said, on FARPost: "This is a club project, not a Riveiro project, I've answered this question many, many times.

"The club knows what they are doing. Whoever is coming is gonna be the right person and will have the support and will find himself in a good platform to continue where we're going to stop at the end of the season."

"Football is a cycle, and Orlando Pirates is a huge institution; nothing is going to change because Riveiro is in or out," added the former FC Inter coach.

“The Buccaneers don't need to be concerned about that because the future is brilliant for the club, and it's gonna be alright.”

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The Spanish club fell to a 4-3 loss at the San Siro in a match that ebbed and flowed on Tuesday with the Italians eventually securing a 7-6 aggregate success across the two legs.

Flick admits he was disappointed with the result but credited his opponents for the display in front of their home fans.

The Barca mentor said after the game: "I'm disappointed but not with the players and their performance. They tried everything and that's just the way it is.

"We are out but next year we will try again and try to make the whole club and the fans happy. Inter also play and are a great team. They defend very well and have goo

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