remco evenepoel In his column for the Belgian outlet HLN , Michel Wuyts shared insights about Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe’s ongoing interest in Remco Evenepoel . The Belgian cyclist recently decided to honor his existing contract with Soudal-Quick Step, but in doing so, he reportedly turned down an incredible offer from the German team.
Patrick Lefevere, CEO of ‘The Wolfpack’, took a shot at Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe on Saturday, criticizing their persistence around Evenepoel. However, the Belgian may need to reconsider his principles if he wants to keep his star rider on board through the end of 2026. "With the wealthiest teams scrambling to get him, Evenepoel might now pretty much calls the shots at the cash-strapped Soudal Quick-Step ," Wuyts writes pointedly.
And it’s no wonder, as the Belgian journalist reveals that Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe was willing to go to great lengths to secure Evenepoel’s signature. "Make no mistake, a contract was waiting for Evenepoel — ten million per year plus three assistants, including team leader Lodewyck," Wuyts quotes a high-ranking, respected member of the Soudal Quick-Step camp. Lefevere, however, put obstacles in place to prevent the transfer of these key figures and managed to keep Evenepoel by filling part of the financial gap with the decisive contribution of COO Jurgen Foré, in addition to hiring performance manager Frederik Broché.
Read more below the photo . Remco Evenepoel Wuyts hopes to see Merlier alongside Evenepoel in the Tour de France
According to Wuyts, Evenepoel will now earn five million euros at Soudal-Quick Step. […]
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