Bjarne Riis and Alberto Contador. Photo: Cycle Sport Online
Alberto Contador, in an interview with France’s L’Equipe newspaper, denied rumours that he will join Fernando Alonso’s team next year and stated that he will respect his contract with Saxo-Tinkoff.
“I have a contract that I respect,” he told L’Equipe at the GP de Fourmies on Sunday. He added that his relationship team owner, Bjarne Riis is “excellent.”
After the Tour de France, where Contador placed fourth, their relationship reportedly deteriorated. Riis urged a reluctant Contador to race the Vuelta a España. After a difficult Tour, however, Contador wanted to back off and return to focus on the World Championships.
F1 pilot and Spain’s star, Alonso announced last week he is taking over Euskaltel team for 2014.
Since the two are friends and they had already tried to form a team in 2009, rumours began circulating that Contador would end his contract two years early. Contador shot down that idea.
“My team was incredibly supportive of me in the Tour de France and I have a contract to respect,” Contador continued.
“Of course, I’m keeping an eye on how things will evolve (with Alonso). It is a wonderful opportunity to see a sponsor come in with a reasonable budget to create one of the best teams in the world.” – Cycling Weekly
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