Report suggests Nairo Quintana has suggested proposal to join Remco Evenepoel at Soudal - Quick-Step

Nairo Quintana continues to face the harsh repercussions of the veto imposed by the World Tour as a result of tramadol consumption during the 2022 Tour de France. Now, just before the next edition of the Grand Boucle, it has emerged that the outstanding Colombian cyclist has been offered to one of the world's most prominent teams.

Amid a sea of speculation and rumors on Twitter, information has also emerged about the future of Nairo Quintana. According to Daniel Benson, editor-in-chief of Global Cycling Network, the Colombian rider's close circle approached a team with the goal of having him become a domestique for one of the best cyclists on the planet.

The offer was presented to Nairo Quintana to join Soudal Quick Step as Remco Evenepoel's domestique, especially for the Vuelta a España 2023, although it would also include competitions prior to the Iberian race.

Dan Benson shared on his Twitter account, "There was some chatter hinting that Quintana was headed to Soudal Quick Step." He further noted that this team was the last team Nairo showed interest in, hinting at a possible partnership.

However, the journalist concluded his statements by warning that so far there has been no positive response from the Belgian team. In this way, Nairo Quintana's entourage contemplated the possibility of the Colombian cyclist becoming Remco Evenepoel's right-hand man in the next Vuelta a España, considering that the young Belgian will likely be the team leader and will be looking to defend his title, a possible alliance was considered. However, the final outcome is still in suspense.

The next edition of the Tour de France is fast approaching, and Colombian fans are anxiously waiting to know what will be the fate of Nairo Quintana and in which team he will compete in the fight for the highest places on the podium. In the meantime, speculation continues and fans of the Colombian cyclist await with anticipation the news that may emerge in the coming weeks or months, before 2024.

Nairo Quintana, despite adversity and challenges, remains a prominent name in international cycling, and his skills and talent on the bike keep him as a rider to be reckoned with in every competition he participates in. The uncertainty about his future only heightens the anticipation and interest surrounding his next chapter in the world of professional cycling.