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Ineos told to 'stop flirting' with Remco Evenepoel as Patrick Lefevere denounces 'media show'

Soudal Quick-Step boss Patrick Lefevere has told Ineos Grenadiers to “stop flirting” with his star rider Remco Evenepoel. Ineos have been repeatedly linked with a move for the 23-year-old, who is under contract until 2026. Ad The rumours continued to swirl at the Giro d’Italia, where the Belgian pulled out from the race lead after testing positive for Covid.

Giro d'Italia‘One of the hardest setbacks’ – Evenepoel hits back at critics after Giro withdrawal23/05/2023 AT 18:58 Ineos rider Geraint Thomas stepped into the leader's pink jersey and led heading into the final competitive stage, an uphill individual time trial, but was unable to match Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) as the pink jersey dramatically changed hands. With Thomas in his twilight years at 37, Egan Bernal on the comeback trail from his horror crash and Tom Pidcock yet to prove his credentials over three weeks, Ineos are reportedly on the hunt for a Grand Tour superstar. Although Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) and Jumbo-Visma duo Jonas Vingegaard and Roglic have greater GC pedigree, Evenepoel is thought to be the easiest option to land given Ineos’ spending power compared to Soudal Quick-Step.

However Lefevere, as he has on plenty of occasions already, was quick to shoot down those rumours. Speaking to cycling journalist Simeon Kichukov at the Giro, he said: “He’s signed until 2026. We have the sponsors we need.

“OK, we are not Ineos, we are not sheikhs… but we have the same power. And Ineos should stop flirting with him. “It’s clear for me, it’s a media show.” Cavendish is a 'real threat' for Tour de France record after Giro win – Voigt 'Help a brother out!' — Thomas after leading out Cavendish to sprint win in Giro finale ‘One of the hardest setbacks’ –

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