Transfers and Rumours 2014 > 2015

[Michele]

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I honestly don´t think AC have much to say about Sagan, if Oleg want´s Sagan and Sagan want´s to sign a contract, then AC can shout as much as he likes, Oleg will sign him, without a doubt.
Oleg dont strike me as the kind of person who asks permission, no matter who it is.. If he want´s Sagan, the contract is signed.

If Sagan want to of course, but if the check is big enough, he wont say no.

Correct, but Tinkoff seems very happy with Contador until now.
Of course things could change in August.

 

[Gabriel Gray]

Team Giant-Shimano ‏@GiantShimano 1 Std.

We are pleased to announce Brian Bulgac as a new rider with the @GiantShimano WorldTour Team.

http://www.teamgiantshimano.com/2014/04/brian-bulgac-joins-team-giant-shimano/

 

[Michele]

Yesterday or day before Alberto Contador was invited from his clothing sponsor Sportful for a factory visit and some media time; he said that he's planning to do a Continental team with his own name, just like he did with the junior team.

Then he asked to some journalist "what about Alonso? Is he doing the team?" and nobody could answer, some said that Alonso/Bettini aren't contacting any rider in the past weeks and this could mean only 1 thing.

 

[JRanton]

Yesterday or day before Alberto Contador was invited from his clothing sponsor Sportful for a factory visit and some media time; he said that he's planning to do a Continental team with his own name, just like he did with the junior team.

Then he asked to some journalist "what about Alonso? Is he doing the team?" and nobody could answer, some said that Alonso/Bettini aren't contacting any rider in the past weeks and this could mean only 1 thing.

The potential Dubai sponsor fell through. Project over probably.

 

[Michele]

According to Beppe Conti, Team Sky did a big offer to Aru (Astana) which he can't refuse.

 

[NaturalClen]

According to Beppe Conti, Team Sky did a big offer to Aru (Astana) which he can't refuse.

if true, this means Richie Porte is done as a GT leader for the future, at least for the Giro

edit: also this means Wiggins and/or EBH are gone in 2015. Or they could stay but on a much lower paycheck.

 

[jens_attacks]

vino_attacks won't be happy lol

 

[BeagRigh]

According to Beppe Conti, Team Sky did a big offer to Aru (Astana) which he can't refuse.

I really hope that's not true.

 

[Ruudz0r]

if true, this means Richie Porte is done as a GT leader for the future, at least for the Giro

edit: also this means Wiggins and/or EBH are gone in 2015. Or they could stay but on a much lower paycheck.

EBH is said to be close to signing for BMC

 

[Dazed and Confused]

if true, this means Richie Porte is done as a GT leader for the future, at least for the Giro
snipped..

Lets wait and see if Ritchie can get his software upgraded in time for the Tour before writing him off.

 

[pastronef]

vino_attacks won't be happy lol

I hope Aru accepts the pay check and signs with Sky.

Porte has a contract with Sky until 2015, then he'll leave to be a team leader (maybe to Orica)

 

[ILovecycling]

According to Beppe Conti, Team Sky did a big offer to Aru (Astana) which he can't refuse.

tremendous pic

 

[CycloAndy]

vino_attacks won't be happy lol

We should probably do a whip around for him. Everyone chuck in a fiver and we'll buy him a lifesize cardboard cut out of Vino to cheer him up.

 

[JRanton]

EBH is said to be close to signing for BMC

Yup, Richard Moore (British journalist) says an agreement has already been reached for EBH to join BMC.

 

[JRanton]

if true, this means Richie Porte is done as a GT leader for the future, at least for the Giro

edit: also this means Wiggins and/or EBH are gone in 2015. Or they could stay but on a much lower paycheck.

Aru will be Porte's super domestique at next year's Giro then if all goes to plan.

Sky need an Italian GC rider/climber (Cataldo will leave imo) so it does make some sense.

As you say, EBH will leave and Wiggins will probably return on a reduced contract.

 

[CycloAndy]

Aru will be Porte's super domestique at next year's Giro then if all goes to plan.

Sky need an Italian GC rider/climber (Cataldo will leave imo) so it does make some sense.

As you say, EBH will leave and Wiggins will probably return on a reduced contract.

Why do you think Cataldo will leave? He's getting a chance to show his worth as a leader at the giro, but doubt he will show enough to demand more opportunities at Sky or elsewhere.

 

[JRanton]

Why do you think Cataldo will leave? He's getting a chance to show his worth as a leader at the giro, but doubt he will show enough to demand more opportunities at Sky or elsewhere.

Because I don't think Sky are impressed with his performances. He was great on Prati Di Tivo in last year's Tirreno and he had a nice result recently at Coppi e Bartali but outside of that he's shown very little. There will be teams interested in him but he obviously can't demand a big contract or leadership.

 

[Afrank]

Cataldo will be getting his chance to show them the goods this Giro. Let's see how he goes.

Not sure how I feel about the possibility of Aru to Sky. Would rather not see another talented young rider turned into a domestique.

 

[Pricey_sky]

Not sure how I feel about the possibility of Aru to Sky. Would rather not see another talented young rider turned into a domestique.

Possibly not though, I can see Porte moving on from Sky in another year or two, especially if he has such a bad campaign as this one which forced him to abandon his goal (Giro). Aru would have a year to settle in then perhaps fight for the leader spot in 2016.

 

[Pricey_sky]

edit: also this means Wiggins and/or EBH are gone in 2015. Or they could stay but on a much lower paycheck.

Wiggins performance in PR this year and his attitude in getting himself into decent shape will give him a final year with the road team, he will then focus on the track in 2016 for Rio which will free up a lot of budget, especially with EBH probably going too.

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

vino_attacks won't be happy lol

I am ****ings furious

 

[Pentacycle]

I am ****ings furious

You better not start calling Aru a traitor just yet, there's still a big chance he stays on Vino's side. Sky is not the right career path for him, and I hope he realises.

 

[theyoungest]

EBH is said to be close to signing for BMC

Lol, BMC only sign big names... but the wrong ones.

You better not start calling Aru a traitor just yet, there's still a big chance he stays on Vino's side. Sky is not the right career path for him, and I hope he realises.

If he wants to win a GT, he has the best chance at Sky. If he then wants to be finished for his entire career, it's also the perfect choice

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

You better not start calling Aru a traitor just yet, there's still a big chance he stays on Vino's side. Sky is not the right career path for him, and I hope he realises.

I still belive in my boy Fabio, but you'll never know what can wreck a young boy's soul these dark times.

 

[Ferminal]

Dombrowski only had a two year deal, maybe they can trade.