Probably thats the case. That said, if you want to win the thing - still don’t think its the best timing to stir up the bee’s nestIsn't his wife his manager as well?
It could be just another stereotypical Jerry Maguire "show me the money" sort of pressure applied to the team by insinuating her client isn't happy.
It's during the TdF when offers come rolling in from other teams as well, creating leverage for negotiations.
Just some food for thought.