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Segafredo, the co-sponsor, would like an Italian GC rider, and they hoped to sign Aru. I don't think they can afford him and Contador though and the latter has exercised his option to stay for 2018. So I can't see how they can afford Quintana.
They've fucked up really, as Contador is clearly on a downward spiral and doesn't justify Tour winning wages any more.
andyp-
I don't know if Contador is in a downward spiral. Bike-handling/focus wise maybe, so it's hard to compare to the other contenders after all those crashes, but his power is better than ever he claims.
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I was aware Aru was also on the market but hadn't realised Trek wanted an Italian. Sounds like Contador in 2018 will stop riding grand tours as he isn't insterested if he can't contest a win, so seems Trek have to find some more money.
peter_v
greentricky
Could Quintana go as Trek? It's being speculated it's berties last tour, mainly fueled by his DS saying as much