🗞️ TEAM NEWS BORA - hansgrohe, Cian Uijtdebroeks & Jumbo-Visma today concluded an agreement, approved by the UCI, whereby our current contract with Cian will terminate on 31/12/23. We wish Cian the best of luck in the next step in his career. More: brnw.ch/21wFwth
End of transfer saga: BORA-hansgrohe also officially announces Cian Uijtdebroeks' move to Jumbo-Visma
CyclingFriday, 22 December 2023 at 12:37
Then again, and again... A lot of drama unfolded around Cian Uijtdebroeks' transfer in recent weeks. Initially, Jumbo-Visma announced the transfer of the young Belgian, but not long after, BORA-hansgrohe contradicted this by stating that Uijtdebroeks would remain with the German team. Thus, a true transfer soap opera began.
However, on Thursday, December 21, during Jumbo-Visma's team presentation in Amsterdam, a resolution finally emerged. Uijtdebroeks was present at the presentation, as he was the week before at the training camp in Spain. In the evening, the reassuring news came: an agreement had been reached between Uijtdebroeks, BORA-hansgrohe, and Jumbo-Visma, and the UCI approved the transfer.
"In the end, it all worked out," expressed a relieved Richard Plugge at the team presentation to IDLProCycling.com. "He can race for us starting January 1. The resolution was positive for everyone involved. Cian stands on the podium with us, and we are very pleased about that, as is Cian. Whether BORA-hansgrohe is content with this? You'll have to ask them that."
Ralph Denk has clear message for the entire cycling world
That team shared the news about the deal a few hours after the presentation, stating that Uijtdebroeks will officially depart from the team. "Today is a day of mixed feelings," said Ralph Denk, the team's CEO. "I was surprised to be approached at short notice with the desire to reach an agreement. However, it is known that I am open to talks and will not stand in the way of a transfer if the terms are right and if it is done according to the rules. That was the case three weeks ago, and it was the same today."
Furthermore, Denk has a clear message to preempt future transfer dramas like this one. "I am glad that the dust has finally settled, and the matter is now closed. The agreement shows that it is never too late for a reasonable, personal discussion. I hope this case remains an isolated incident for the entire cycling family: let's respect contracts and rules, let's be fair to each other."
He also addresses the accusations directed at his team. "Above all, I stand behind my team. When false accusations are made against our riders, a line is crossed. To be clear, these accusations did not come from Cian. They were never cited by Cian as a reason to change teams."
Uijtdebroeks prepares for the Giro
However, Plugge, who will see his team change its name to Visma | Lease a Bike as of January 1, could count on stiff competition in battle for the young talent's signature. 'We could talk to Cian and we did, but almost everyone wanted him. We made it known because we knew he would join our team and also train at the training camp!'
Uijtdebroeks' main goal next season will be the Giro d'Italia, his new team announced during the presentation.
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Latest Comments
- Well explained, thanks for the clarity! Daniel DantasDanieldantas20-12-2024
- This is the kind of 'news' that belongs in a cheap tabloid. No matter how boring the offseason gets, nobody wants to read this.
santiagobenites19-12-2024 - I wish we could have seen him try. He'd absolutely get dropped before Pogi overtakes his domestiquesVeganpotter10-12-2024
- Talk is cheap! Next year barring crashes with a healthy team... all well be on track! Some need to talk to make a headline!mootman27-11-2024
- I do not see this event listed on HBO Max Sports Online? Can anyone confirm? Thanks!
MrYuck23-11-2024 - It seemed that he was focusing forward at the time of the crash, after seeing a quick video snippet. But one thing I think he should focus on more intently is breaking a bad habit he has, right now. And that is his constant looking over his shoulders. He does that so much, that I am very sure it is not good for him. Simply watch videos of the greats of CX and you will see very little of that constant looking over their shoulders. That is a behavior that betrays a bit of insecurity on his part. He shouldn't be so concerned, incessantly, about what is over his shoulder. He needn't worry they didn't all disappear. He neds to keep his focus more ahead of himself, and he needs to pay a bit more attention to himself, in a confident manner. It is very frustrating to watch, because it is apparent that he has a lot of potential, and is in much better shape thwan many of his competitors, but the mental game needs to be sharpened more, because that part of strategy plays a huge part in the final results
reemmo022-11-2024 - hahahaha love this shit! I didnt even watched the race, but reading all the gossip articles of how stupid this is!Zatoichi19-11-2024
- Van Aert is really handsome. He can influence me all day! Ditto for Philipsen. Why do you think many of us love cycling?: to see heroic attempts at climbing mountains at high altitudes or to watch speedsters sprint for the finish line or to watch a human being ride at break neck speed down a tricky descent? No, it's all about their lean physiques and muscular legs. (apologies for objectifying these dedicated and amazing athletes).BarwonHeadsUp25-10-2024
- It is unfortunate that the author can't feel the joy that Pogacar brings to the sport and his fans who are legion and I for one feel lucky to have watched such a memorable performance and historic season From the Strada until yesterday with multiple wins in stages in both tours and beyond dominance in the World's. He is proud to wear the Rainbow stripes, shows his leadership to protect his fellows and is as courteous and sportsman-like as the sport allows. He goes early to not have to respond to each attack as all the rest would make him do it. Any racer who could would do the same. Don't "grow tired" of greatness as it is always fleeting.ccrider13-10-2024
- What load of rubbish. Pog is likely a once in a generation cyclist, the like of which hasn't been seen since 'the Cannibal '. How many people were complaining that Merckx was making racing predictable? I remember this year's World RR as one of the most exciting I've watched. Mainly BECAUSE Pog was the favourite and launched what everyone thought (Pog included) was a suicidal attack with 80km to go. For the next 2 hours, I was on the edge of my seat thinking "this is too much, even for Pog". Maybe Zonnefeld prefers the snooze-fest that is a bunch sprint? Like most people I know, I can't watch two hours of the bunch riding very fast... I wait for the final 5km and watch just the sprint. In any event, most races are won from a sprint or lone break. What difference does it make who makes the lone break? Ultimately, the other contenders will have to figure out a way to beat Pog. Even if that means collaboration between teams. It's going to be an exciting few seasons, until the next Pog arrives on the scene. If this is boring, heaven knows what exciting looks like!Michael513-10-2024