Contador contract has ended, where will he sign next?

[CQmanager]

Saxo Bank confirms Contador's contract has ended. Where will he sign next? I dont think Saxo can afford to sign him as he has not WorldTour points and will not earn any points for two years therefore only some rich team that has planty of WT points can/should sign him.

What team can afford or should sign Contador in August?

 

[Fetisoff]

Christina Watches


Seriously though, I think Bjarne is gonna pull another one out of the hat and Contador will stay with them

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

it is certainly an interesting situation.

saxo in general are in a bad position i feel. Gonna be a hard season. But I can still see ac riding for them...

 

[CQmanager]

It may sounds crazy but I voted Radioshack. In July Johan will realize that Andy will never win the Tour (technically, he already did) and will dump the Schleck duo for Contador

Am I dreaming or am I having nightmares?

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

sucky dream.

dream would be jb leaving the sport.

 

[craig1985]

I think Contador will end up staying with Riis, and Riis goes after riders from Iran for their points.

 

[Fetisoff]

- Don't think he'd wanna ride for the Hog

-Timmy +100500 on that one

- craig - yeah I've already wondered if Mancebo is available in one of the other threads

 

[swuzzlebubble]

If Saxo falls through, he could be a good fit for a team wanting wild-cards but not expecting WT for a couple of years.

 

[mewmewmew13]

Bjarne is smart and seems to land on his feet most of the time. I think AC back with Saxo....

 

[Afrank]

If Saxo doesn't get its licence taken away then he will sign with them.
If they do have it taken away then the Prodigal son will return, Astana.

 

[Race Radio]

Rock Racing?

 

[Publicus]

I guess it depends on what happens with his relationship with Specialized.

 

[orangerider]

Going with Astana. Vino's team sucks without him and there wasn't much in the way of bad blood on the departure of Contador. Plus Vino in his own turmoil so having Contador onboard would deflect the attention; they would work well together.

 

[warmfuzzies]

Astana is a good cultural fit for Contador!

 

[Cake42]

Astana is a good cultural fit for Contador!

I hope he will STAY with Riis and SAXO.

 

[AussieGoddess]

yeah I think he will re sign with Saxo

 

[42x16ss]

Saxo if Bjarne keeps his licence, otherwise Movistar or Astana.

 

[Maxiton]

Saxo could be gone by August. Movistar is the obvious choice, if Riis loses his license and/or sponsors.

I think Contador and Riis have a close relationship, however, and that they would prefer to work together if they can. So, Contador will sign with Saxo, if there's a Saxo to sign with. If Saxo goes away, Contador will sign with Movistar. (I chose the latter option, as I fear for the immediate future of Saxo Bank team.)

 

[Hugo Koblet]

Saxo could be gone by August. Movistar is the obvious choice, if Riis loses his license and/or sponsors.

I think Contador and Riis have a close relationship, however, and that they would prefer to work together if they can. So, Contador will sign with Saxo, if there's a Saxo to sign with. If Saxo goes away, Contador will sign with Movistar. (I chose the latter option, as I fear for the immediate future of Saxo Bank team.)

I'm quite sure that Saxo will continue to exist.

 

[18-Valve. (pithy)]

Saxo could be gone by August. Movistar is the obvious choice, if Riis loses his license and/or sponsors.

I think Contador and Riis have a close relationship, however, and that they would prefer to work together if they can. So, Contador will sign with Saxo, if there's a Saxo to sign with. If Saxo goes away, Contador will sign with Movistar. (I chose the latter option, as I fear for the immediate future of Saxo Bank team.)

How is Movistar the obvious choice? They didn't have the money to sign him before, but they do now? Even if they cut his paycheck in half we're still talking millions...

 

[Jeanne]

yeah I think he will re sign with Saxo

yep, me too. But we'll see, of course...

 

[Dancing On The Pedals]

Went with Saxo, assuming they remain in the sport, which I hope they will. Can certainly see him going back to Riis.
I know Movistar are Spanish and all, but apart from that, why is that being suggested as his most likely destination? They already have Valverde and Cobo for GT's, and Valverde is in the same 'points not counting for anything' situation I think...? So can't imagine they'd be too keen to have a second rider in that position.

 

[jens_attacks]

easy... saxo bank.if he goes to movistar,valverde will leave the team.

 

[The Sheep]

OP-Quickstep is missing in the poll

 

[Maxiton]

I'm quite sure that Saxo will continue to exist.

I hope you're right.

How is Movistar the obvious choice? They didn't have the money to sign him before, but they do now? Even if they cut his paycheck in half we're still talking millions...

If they have the opportunity to sign Contador after this, all of Spain will chip in.

Went with Saxo, assuming they remain in the sport, which I hope they will. Can certainly see him going back to Riis.
I know Movistar are Spanish and all, but apart from that, why is that being suggested as his most likely destination? They already have Valverde and Cobo for GT's, and Valverde is in the same 'points not counting for anything' situation I think...? So can't imagine they'd be too keen to have a second rider in that position.

easy... saxo bank.if he goes to movistar,valverde will leave the team.

Bingo. Which helps to solve both the money issue and the two-stars-not-contributing-points problem.