"I wanted a change. It was my original idea (the Giro, ed.) and when I mentioned it, Patrick [Lefevere] confirmed right away that he didn't want to see me as Remco's teammate. It's not a disappointment to miss the Tour de France."
We will see how the move works out for Alaphilippe, who in recent months has been under a lot of pressure from
Patrick Lefevere, who is not at all satisfied with his performance. Despite this exchange of statements and despite having offers on the table, the rider has wanted to remain at Soudal Quick-Step and face a quieter season without the focus of all the French media on his back in the Grande Boucle. In the spring classics he finds perhaps his last chance to prove himself as a leader for the Belgian team.
Article written by Juan Larra.
