Take money out of the equation, i think Liquigas is the best place for him, if they just let him pick his schedule. If his schedule depends on Basso, he should go elsewhere.Timmy-loves-Rabo said:Shame he leaves liquigas IMO.
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Take money out of the equation, i think Liquigas is the best place for him, if they just let him pick his schedule. If his schedule depends on Basso, he should go elsewhere.Timmy-loves-Rabo said:Shame he leaves liquigas IMO.
Agree with this, Sagan presents a leadership problem as does Basso, but Liquigas I think would be the best if not one of the best teams to support him.karlboss said:Take money out of the equation, i think Liquigas is the best place for him, if they just let him pick his schedule. If his schedule depends on Basso, he should go elsewhere.
The pay rise Nibali isn't receiving is going to Sagan. With Liquigas unlikely to continue it makes sense to slim down the wages.Eyeballs Out said:I wonder who Liquigas will replace Nibali with ? (assuming they've got the money to spend that they were offering him).
Betancur ? Pozzovivo ? Taaramae ?
While it's true that Basso will be on his way soon enough, you forget that he's not the only conflict on the team:TourOfSardinia said:I agree - he won't find a better family atmos' elsewhere - and big brother Basso is moving over - and all the young ragazzi would be at his service at Liquigas. What's a few MEuro more really worth.
He could become a squalo out of water.
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Good post. Liqui have a great classics team lead by Sagan, no pressing need for a Nibali replacement there, they still have Basso for the GTs again no pressing need for a replacement. It will be save money and development I'd expect. I think a focus on Italians though.Ferminal said:The pay rise Nibali isn't receiving is going to Sagan. With Liquigas unlikely to continue it makes sense to slim down the wages.
The team will now build itself around Sagan. Amadio might be able to squeeze two or three more solid GTs out of Basso, Capecchi may be able to lead (at least in shorter races). Viviani, Moser and Oss will get plenty of results also. He will continue to sign young talent like Agostini who may turn out to be their next GT leader, or perhaps look to sign a second tier leader who still has some room for improvement.
I think Betancur would be a nice fit.
Ferminal said:The pay rise Nibali isn't receiving is going to Sagan. With Liquigas unlikely to continue it makes sense to slim down the wages.
The team will now build itself around Sagan. Amadio might be able to squeeze two or three more solid GTs out of Basso, Capecchi may be able to lead (at least in shorter races). Viviani, Moser and Oss will get plenty of results also. He will continue to sign young talent like Agostini who may turn out to be their next GT leader, or perhaps look to sign a second tier leader who still has some room for improvement.
I think Betancur would be a nice fit.
True- Sagan would be a great leader. Moser would also continue to develop, Oss and Viviani too. Eros could win a short stage race a year and Basso could continue going well at the Giro for another year.royalpig180 said:With Basso gone, Sagan and Nibali wouldn't conflict in stage races much, but the classics present an issue. Sagan will be better in races like FW and LBL in the coming years, and I don't think Nibali would be willing to cede or share leadership with him at all for those.
On the other hand, the awesomeness that is Peter Sagan should have no problem keeping the team alive and kicking while they do find their next GC threat...
True, but he won't accept Liquigas' offer. Unless there is a counteroffer coming up, let's hope.profff said:in technical standpoint, best place for nibali will be liqui,. basso is fading, the team is strong for GTs and he will stay in italy with people that know him very well and nurtured him in the right way.
Perhaps it was a ploy by Amadio to get Geox or whoever to agree to sponsorship quickly before they lose their number one asset?cineteq said:True, but he won't accept Liquigas' offer. Unless there is a counteroffer coming up, let's hope.
Edit: It didn't take long, YES hope it works out!!!!
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/confusion-over-nibali-negotiations?ns_campaign=news&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=cyclingnews&ns_linkname=0&ns_fee=0
Or Nibali's manager 101 leverage negotiations? Use other teams' offers to get Liquigas to do a counteroffer that will make everyone happy!whittashau said:Perhaps it was a ploy by Amadio to get Geox or whoever to agree to sponsorship quickly before they lose their number one asset?
Because Astana improved so many careerstheyoungest said:It would be funny to see him at Bicycling's Manchester City. Career-wise, I think Astana would be the better choice.
dlwssonic said:well if he wants the giro he should go to BMC.
If he wants the tour he should go to astana.
cineteq said:Or Nibali's manager 101 leverage negotiations? Use other teams' offers to get Liquigas to do a counteroffer that will make everyone happy!![]()