However, the last races of the year are now behind us, time to reflect for the cycling teams. Although there is of course plenty of work to be done in addition to the purely sporting aspects. Such as the core filling for next season.
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No Planckaert
Although Soudal Quick-Step is also doing well in that area. They quickly managed to get their act together and managed to attract some big names for next season. Men like Jasper Stuyven, Dylan van Baarle and Stef Crass will soon strengthen the ranks.
Although there was an unexpected setback a few weeks ago. For example, Baptiste Planckaert is said to be about to transfer from Alpecin-Deceuninck – he even signed his contract with Quick-Step – but that transfer will not take place.
After all, Planckaert turned around and decided to stay at Alpecin, where he says he feels most at home. The Roodhooft brothers also appeared to be able to make him an attractive financial offer.
Wel Rex
However, this ensured that Quick-Step was still allowed to explore the transfer market. It did not take long before a replacement was found: Laurenz Rex would come over from Intermarché, the team that will soon merge with Lotto.
Another nice transfer, one that has now also been confirmed by CEO Jurgen Foré. He tells Het Nieuwsblad that Rex will indeed make the switch. An official press release from the team will probably not take long.
