Nairo Quintana can't hold out any longer: lowers his demands to try to get a team in 2024

Nairo Quintana faces an unusual career challenge as he prepares for his return to professional cycling in 2024. Despite his impressive track record and outstanding track record in grand tours, the lack of offers from WorldTour teams following his positive for tramadol at the 2022 Tour de France has led him to consider joining a Pro Continental level squad.

Quintana, who has spent a year out of professional competition, has been the subject of speculation and rumors about his future team for most of 2023. Although it was initially thought that he would return to the WorldTour circuit, in recent days it has been confirmed that three teams - Movistar, Cofidis and AG2R - have shown interest in his services. However, concrete offers at this level of competition have yet to materialize.

What has generated the most attention around Quintana's decision is his statement that he is not willing to compete in a team that is not at the top level of world cycling. This has led to speculation that he may join a Pro Continental level team if he does not receive suitable offers from the WorldTour.

Quintana himself explained his position: "It has been difficult. Sometimes you go through some paths in life and repeating them is not so good, even if you do well. Within what I have planned I don't see it," emphasizing his commitment to compete on the international stage.

While Quintana has repeatedly proven his quality as a cyclist, the lack of WorldTour offers could influence his final choice. A Pro Continental team could provide him with the platform to once again prove his worth and, who knows, perhaps take that squad to new heights in the world of professional cycling.