"Close but not signed yet" - INEOS Grenadiers pulling out the big guns to top competition and renew with Carlos Rodríguez

Carlos Rodriguez will remain with INEOS Grenadiers most likely. Only a change that is not expected at the last minute would end the chances of the cyclist from Granada in Movistar Team. As the colleagues of the Gazzetta dello Sport reported a few days ago, the agreement is closed and now we can say that it will be for four years.

According to a rumor reported by Ciro Scognamiglio, Rod Ellingworth informed Dave Brailsford (the INEOS GM who has been more involved in soccer in recent years) that the idea was to let Carlos leave and sign Foss, Lafay, Verona and Bennett. Brailsford ordered a freeze at the time, perhaps waiting for Remco Evenepoel. Now it seems that he is back in charge and his first decision is to renew the young Spaniard.

Read also

PREVIEW | Vuelta a Espana 2023 - Evenepoel faces Roglic and Vingegaard; Angliru headlines brutal mountainous route

So, a blow to Movistar Team who looked to sign the talented climber, that leaves them without the second leader for grand tours that, according to what had previously been reported, they had practically closed. Their only move after losing him has been to ensure (it seems) the continuity of Carlos Verona.

Read also

World Championships runner-up Ben Wiggins joins Hagens Berman Axeon for 2024 season

"I seriously believe that Caleb and Lotto Dstny can restore relations" - Caleb Ewan's agent assures despite looking into other possibilites

Raúl Banqueri

@raulbanqueri

·Follow

Desde 2022, Brailsford está más centrado en el fútbol y alejado del equipo ciclista. RUMOR. Cuando Ellingworth le informó de que iba a salir Rodríguez y fichar a Foss, Lafay, Verona y G.Bennett, Brailsford mandó paralizar todo ¿esperando a Remco? Ahora Brailsford toma el mando.

Dnlbenson

@dnlbenson

🚨As reported by @cirogazzetta Carlos Rodriguez likely to stay at Ineos Grenadiers. I can add that the deal is close but not signed yet. A four-year contract extension is on the table. Brailsford taking more control of the transfer situation. 🇪🇸🇬🇧

51

Reply

Copy link

Read 10 replies