José Riveiro has addressed his departure from Al Ahly SC for the first time, maintaining a firm stance of silence over the circumstances surrounding his exit while stressing respect for the club and its supporters.
In a measured statement, the Spanish coach revealed that he has deliberately avoided speaking publicly since leaving Cairo, despite intense media interest. “Since I left Al Ahly, I have chosen not to speak about my time at the club out of respect for the club and its fans,” Riveiro said, adding that he rejected more than 50 interview requests from Egyptian media outlets.
His comments come amid continued speculation over the nature of his contract termination, an issue that has generated widespread discussion in football circles. However, Riveiro made it clear he has no intention of offering his version of events publicly.
“As for the details surrounding the termination of my contract, I will not speak on the matter and will leave it to my lawyer,” he stated. “Any statements coming from other people do not represent me.”
The firm response signals a deliberate effort to draw a line under a potentially contentious chapter while avoiding further escalation. For now, the focus shifts away from public debate and toward legal channels, with Riveiro choosing discretion over disclosure.
His restrained approach contrasts with the noise that often surrounds high-profile exits at clubs of Al Ahly’s stature, underlining a calculated decision to protect both his professional reputation and his relationship with one of Africa’s most prominent institutions.
