The Colombian cyclist Egan bernal extended his contract with the team Ineos until 2026, it was confirmed this Monday.
Last year there was talk about the possible departure of Bernal from Ineos, as it was pointed out that he was not satisfied.
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The 2019 Tour de France and 2021 Giro d’Italia champion was repeatedly said to be uncomfortable with some technical decisions and that he did not have a good relationship with some riders, such as Adam Yates.
Quota since 2018
It was even said that it was in the plans of Israel, of his former partner and leader, Chris Froome.
His manager, Giusseppe Acquadro, came out of the rumors at the time and warned that, for the moment, the Colombian would continue in Ineos until his contract ended, but this Monday the squad announced that he would be with him until 2026.
Bernal arrived at Ineos in 2018, when he arrived prevenient from Gianni Savio’s Androni, he consolidated as a promising figure and from then on he forged his leadership of the squad until he consolidated himself.
“The signing of this new contract is very important. I am very happy in this team. I am very proud of the team, of the staff, and now I am signing for my most important years. They will be my best years and I want to spend this time with this team”, Bernal said
He added: “I really want to go back to the Tour. I skipped last year for the Giro, but it seems like I haven’t been on the Tour for a long time. So I’m very excited about this year. I want to come back having prepared very well, bringing a good team, and being there to really enjoy the race. “
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