Bora-Hansgrohe announce mutual termination of Cian Uijtdebroeks' contract as Team Jumbo-Visma move looms
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Published 21/12/2023 at 20:31 GMT
Belgian rider Cian Uijtdebroeks' deal with Bora-Hansgrohe has been terminated, as a move to Team Jumbo-Visma looms. The 20-year-old looks set to join the Dutch team for the 2024 season on a four-year deal up until 2027. "The UCI has just approved the agreement in an urgent decision," said Bora-Hansgrohe in a statement. The team manager of Bora-Hansgrohe, Ralph Denk said he had "mixed feelings".
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Cian Uijtdebroeks and Bora-Hansgrohe have agreed to a mutual termination of the rider's contract, the team has officially confirmed, as the Belgian gets set to join Jumbo-Visma.
Earlier this month, Jumbo-Visma revealed they had signed the 20-year-old for the 2024 season on a four-year deal up until 2027.
Hours later, however, Bora-Hansgrohe insisted that Uijtdebroeks would be racing with them until the end of next year.
But on Thursday, Bora-Hansgrohe released a statement on their website, reading: "BORA - hansgrohe, Cian Uijtdebroeks and Jumbo - Visma have today concluded a three-party-agreement. The UCI has just approved the agreement in an urgent decision.
“This means that the current rider contract between Cian Uijtdebroeks and Bora-Hansgrohe will be terminated by mutual agreement on December 31, 2023.
“Bora-Hansgrohe wishes Cian Uijtdebroeks the best of luck in the next step in his career."
Uijtdebroeks had publicly criticised his own team back in October, sparking speculation about his future with Bora-Hansgrohe.
The team manager of Bora-Hansgrohe, Ralph Denk said he had "mixed feelings" following the announcement.
He added: "I was surprised to be approached on short notice with the desire to reach an agreement. But it's well known that I'm open to talks and that I won't stand in the way of a transfer if the conditions are right, and if it's done according to the rules. That was the case three weeks ago and it was the same today.
"I am pleased that the dust has finally settled, and that the case is now closed. The agreement shows that it's never too late for a reasonable, personal discussion. I would like this case to remain an isolated incident for the entire cycling family: let's respect contracts and rules, let's be fair with each other.
"Above all, I stand behind my team. When false accusations are made against our riders, a line is crossed. To be clear: these accusations did not come from Cian. They were never voiced to us by Cian as a reason to change teams."
The confirmation is a further boost for Team Jumbo-Vimsa after the team revealed that two-time Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard would extend his contract until 2028, with Sepp Kuss and Fem van Empel also extending their stays with the team.
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