Nairo Quintana reported to be under interest of Astana Qazaqstan Team

Astana Qazaqstan Team are a team currently stocked with Colombian riders, however the list may expand as it is said there is interest in Nairo Quintana - a move that would prove itself quite surprising if it were to be made.

Javier Ares - a Spanish journalist - according to Ciclismo Internacional has told in a Eurosport broadcast that Quintana could be an addition to the Kazakh team, who have interested on expanding their mountain contingent with the retirement of Vincenzo Nibali set to take place later on in the year.

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Quintana is at the end of his contract with Arkéa Samsic after three successful seasons where he taken 11 wins - up to date - and has been a crucial part of the French team's likely promotion to World Tour for the year to come. With Arkéa set to rise up to the first division, it would be an increment for Quintana to stay with the French team, however having shown legs to win amongst the very best in the world, it is understandable the interest from rival teams.

Quintana has this year conquered the Tour des Alpes Maritimes et du Var and the Tour de la Provence - alongside a stage win in each - and has finished in the Top5 of both Paris-Nice and Volta a Catalunya. His last outing was at the Tour of Turkey, which he did not finish after a series of crashes on the opening days. Quintana is currently focused on preparation for the Tour de France and Vuelta a España later in the year.

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