Nairo Quintana and Chris Froome to race together in 2023? 'Nairo Quintana is very close to the Israel – Premier Tech team' a reporter reveals

Nairo Quintana and Chris Froome headlined a rivalry that has now in the past as a new generation emerges, however in 2023 the two could be racing together as a recent report suggests the Colombian may have signed for Israel - Premier Tech.

Journalist Nieves Moya has reported in a Tweet: "They tell me from reliable sources, but as a precaution I put it in quarantine, that only waiting for the team and the rider to confirm it, the cyclist Nairo Quintana, is very close to the Israel – Premier Tech team." Such news would see the Colombian teaming up with the likes of Chris Froome, Michael Woods and Jakob Fuglsang in the 2023 season.

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After having his contract ended by Arkéa Samsic due to a tramadol positive test during the Tour de France, Quintana found himself in a difficult position into the off-season. He's stated that he has found a team, and it's the team's responsibility to announce the transfer, and that he would be targeting the Grand Tours.

Although Israel - Premier Tech have lost their position in the World Tour and do not have automatic wildcards for the three-week races, the presence of Quintana and multiple other top-level riders could see the move work, if true.

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