"It's certainly not connected" - Red Bull's new signee denies link to a possible transfer of Remco Evenepoel

This led to a rapid growth of rumors in the cycling market about the possible signing of Remco Evenepoel by Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe. Previously, the Soudal - Quick-Step star had already been put in the orbit of the energetic outfit.

However, Vanthourenhout himself made it clear on Sporza's "Vive Le Vélo" program that his new chapter in the German team is entirely independent of any plans Remco Evenepoel might have in terms of his future employers.

"I saw that news too. I had already said that I had a job in mind and that I would communicate it in due course. I stand by that. If you compete at the highest level, it's up to others to communicate this kind of thing. They will," Vanthourenhout said evasively.

"I've been thinking about my future for months, and Remco will do the same. We have had some fun and wonderful times, but we are certainly not connected," added the future Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe staff member more clearly.

"We appreciate and respect each other, but these things are very different. We had some fantastic times with the national team, so I have fond memories of my time with Remco," he concluded.

As mentioned above, speculation about Evenepoel's future has intensified since the start of the Tour de France. Journalist and cycling market expert Daniel Benson recently reported that a deal for him to join Red Bull "has never been closer" to closing.

In any case, we will have to wait until the end of the Grande Boucle. It is most likely that Evenepoel's final decision will be communicated after the final stage of the Tour.