Tuesday 16 January 2024 1.24pm
BORA-hansgrohe fishing according to the German Press Agency DPA to the services of Wout van Aert and Remco Evenepoel. The German team is said to be pursuing the two Belgians and has already had contact with both.
To attract the two Belgians, BORA-hansgrohe would have to dig into its own pockets, but the team could benefit from considerable financial help. Red Bull has managed to acquire a majority stake in RD Pro Cycling and RD Beteiligungs, the two companies that operate BORA-hansgrohe. If the Austrian competition authority approves the plans, the popular energy drink brand will join the German team. The transfer of shares is expected to take place on January 26.
There are already several Red Bull athletes in the current cycling group. One of these is Wout van Aert, now linked to BORA-hansgrohe. The Belgian still has a contract with Visma | until the end of 2026 Rent a bike. Remco Evenepoel, who is also said to be interested in BORA, also has a three-year contract with his current team, Soudal Quick-Step. However, BORA-hansgrohe would also like to sign them for 2025, he writes DPA.
2024-01-16 12:24:00
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