Patrick Lefevere says not know if Remco Evenepoel will remain within his team or if he will choose to leave, but one thing is certain according to him: he knows perfectly those who seek to attract him. In his column published in the Het Nieuwsbladthe former manager of Soudal Quick-Step Return to the many speculations surrounding the future of the Belgian runner. He underlines that these rumors are not new, and that the team Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohein particular, continues Evenepoel Insisting for several years, without ever releasing the pressure.
Video – Remco Evenepoel, white jersey of this Tour de France
“Ralph Denk has been trying to attract Remco for four years”
“Leaving or staying, honestly: I don't know”said Lefevere. “I only know the context: Bora's manager, Ralph Denk, has been trying to attract Remco for four years. He had made him a first proposal at the time that still burns my eyes. And that has never stopped since: Ineos Grenadiers, at a very moment Lidl-Trek, to what I understand, and always Bora-Hansgrohe.”
Evenepoel is under contract until the end of 2026, and Specialized Also remains sponsor for one more year. This detail is important, noted Lefeverebecause the team sponsors are no longer linked to the presence ofEvenepoel. “At Soudal, this clause existed the first year, but it no longer exists.”
“Maybe we head to a trial before the labor court”
He evokes three possible scenarios: an amicable resolution, a legal battle before the labor court, or simply noise for nothing. “Perhaps all the parties will soon find an agreement, or perhaps we head to a trial before the labor court. Or-in the great tradition of the Tour-it's a storm in a glass of water, and Remco will simply remain where it is.”
Evenepoel Currently confronts Tadej Pogacar et Jonas Vingegaard on the Tour de France. But to believe Lefeverehe will wear another jersey one day or another. Lefevere also accused the media of fueling controversy. “Do rumors are getting worse? It is your opinion. Are you a journalist, and how many journalists are there? They try to make a mountain of a mock. A Dutch journalist said to me one day: 'Patrick, is there news?' I answered no. That's, that's what we do now. “
