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Workforce Visma-Lease a Bike introduced the acquisition of Belgian Cian Uijtdebroeks from Bora-Hansgrohe on Saturday, however the German group rebutted this declare, saying they anticipate him to race with them by means of the tip of his contract in 2024.
Visma made the announcement on Saturday that they signed the 20-year-old, who confirmed his promise with a victory within the Tour de l’Avenir final yr and completed eighth on the Vuelta a España this season, by means of the 2027 season.
Bora-Hansgrohe replied with an announcement on social media stating, “Cian is and can stay a member of Bora-Hansgrohe, additionally within the coming 2024 season. He’s contractually certain with us till 31 December 2024.”
A&J All Sports activities, the administration firm that handles Uijtdebroeks posted an announcement on their Instagram web page saying, “The settlement between Cian Uijtdebroeks and Bora-Hansgrohe has been terminated on December 1st, 2023.
“Authorized proceedings have already got bee initiated by CIan and the UCI is conscious of the termination of the settlement.
“Cian is assured concerning the final result of the pending process and can chorus from additional feedback presently.
“In fact, Cian is happy and searching ahead to the longer term cooperation with Workforce Visma-Lease a Bike beginning subsequent season.”
Visma misplaced Primož Roglič to Bora-Hansgrohe in a mid-contract switch this season after the Slovenian was relegated to a helper function for teammate Sepp Kuss in the course of the Vuelta a España.
Like Roglič, Uijtdebroeks was below contract for yet one more yr along with his present group and expressed some discontent with the interactions with co-leader Aleksandr Vlasov in the course of the Vuelta. He additionally criticized Bora-Hansgrohe after points along with his bike in the course of the Chrono des Nations this autumn.
Jumbo-Visma had related issues signing Wout van Aert for 2019 when Nick Nuyens, proprietor of Van Aert’s group, disagreed along with his causes for breaking his contract and sued him for breach of contract.
In November of 2019 Van Aert gained his case and prevented €1.1 million in damages however the determination was overturned in 2021, and Van Aert was ordered to pay Nuyens €662,000.
On Saturday, Visma-Lease a Bike’s press launch made it sound as if the contract was a accomplished deal.
“We have now been following Cian since his junior days,” sport direct Merijn Zeeman stated within the press launch on Saturday.
“When the chance arose to signal Cian as of December 1st, we did not hesitate. Cian is an ideal match for our group. He needs to develop in all areas. We’re completely satisfied that he has chosen us and our method.”
Uijtdebroeks will not be a like-for-like swap for Roglič as Zeeman expects him to study from two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard, Vuelta winner Kuss and fellow Belgian Wout van Aert. “We see Cian as a future chief of our group,” Zeeman stated.
Uijtdebroeks pointed to the group’s file in his determination to make the transfer.
“It has confirmed to be a number one group in recent times. And it was completely excellent in 2023, profitable the three Grand Excursions. It’s an honour to study from guys like Jonas, Wout and Sepp. I’m wanting ahead to beginning with Workforce Visma-Lease a Bike,” he stated.
Even earlier than turning professional, the Belgian garnered loads of consideration as a junior, attending the Quickstep group camp in 2020 and impressing Acrog-Tormans chairman Jef Roberts. On the time Roberts stated “He has no equal in climbing or time trialling. He does issues I’ve by no means seen earlier than.”
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