Info @Gazzetta_it - According to our sources IF @MarkCavendish decides to continue also in 2024 till @LeTour, @AstanaQazTeam could sign @MichaelMorkov (now with @soudalquickstep) for the lead-out of 'Cav'. @cycling_podcast
Astana keen to convince Cavendish to sign extension by bringing in Michael Morkov as leadout
CyclingWednesday, 26 July 2023 at 10:30
Ever since he crashed out of the 2023 Tour de France with a broken collarbone, rumours have swirled that Mark Cavendish could prolong his retirement for one final shot at the stage win record.
Now, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Astana Qazaqstan Team have stepped up their attempts to persuade the 'Manx Missile' to sign an extension by beginning to prepare for talks with Michael Morkov, Cavendish's former leadout man at Soudal - Quick-Step, where the pair enjoyed considerable success.
One of the main criticisms of Cavendish's time at Astana has been the lack of a real leadout train. Bringing in Michael Morkov would be a brilliant way for the Kazakh-based team to alleviate some of those fears heading into 2024, giving Cavendish a real chance at breaking the historic record of Eddy Merckx with his 35th Tour de France stage win.
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