Julian Alaphilippe lost a weight teammate in his Tudor team for next season.
For his first season at Tudor, Julian Alaphilippe did not really shine. Like sound Tour de France 2025 overall disappointing. Although he was volunteer on the hexagonal roads, the 33 -year -old French punctuator had his legs to win a stage, which was his goal at the start of the Grande Boucle.
While still has two years of contract within the Swiss team, Julian Alaphilippe saw one of his teammates leave the ship. And not least since it is Alberto Dainese. The Italian runner notably distinguished himself on the Giro by winning two stages (2022 and 2023) and one on the Vuelta (2023).
Arrived only a year ago at Tudor, Alberto Dainese officially committed this Wednesday in favor of Sudal Quick-Step until 2026. It is the fourth recruit for the Belgian training, which saw Remco Evenepoel joining Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, after the arrivals of Jasper Stuyven (Lidl-Trek), Dylan Van Baarle (Visma-Lease Bike) and Edward Planckaert.
“I dream of joining the Wolfpack from a very young age”
« I dream of joining the Wolfpack from a very young age, entrusted Dainese after his signature. I remember watching the team on television and being impressed by their mentality and their culture of victory. I am delighted to finally have this opportunity and to roll for Soudal Quick-Step next year. I noticed in the peloton how this team runs and their approach to sport, and that’s something that impressed me. I can’t wait to be next season and give the best of myself every time. I would like to contribute to a maximum of victories for the team and live great moments with it. »
A transfer that delights Jürgen Foré, CEO of Soudal Quick-Step. “”
Alberto is fast and we are convinced that he still has a lot to show in the years to come, he said. He obtained impressive results in the massive sprint. Not only on stage races or large towers, it can also demonstrate its strength on demanding day races, especially Belgian semi-classic. Together, we can target beautiful things in the next two years. »»
