Voeckler's confessions on the transfer of Alaphilippe, the coach balances

Thomas Voeckler closely followed the news of Julian Alaphilippe throughout the 2024 season and in particular his transfer to Tudor, the Swiss team of Fabian Cancellara, with a view to the 2025 season. The 32-year-old French rider has decided to leave Soudal Quick-Step, where he started professionally in 2013, in order to take on a new challenge. And while expectations are high regarding the puncher, double world champion and who will be closely scrutinized by his fans for his new Swiss adventure, Voeckler spoke in an interview for Cyclism Actu and he made confessions on the subject of this transfer.

Voeckler speaks on Alaphilippe's transfer to Tudor

“I don't necessarily have an opinion to give, it's not up to me to judge. (…) Beyond that, on the choice of the team, I think it is sufficiently surrounded, with experience My opinion is that he chose well, even if my opinion counts for little. That said, if we look concretely, with the year he had experienced according to his boss's declarations. Patrick Lefevere, editor's note) – who moreover, a bit of a hand in the structure to which he belonged – there is no point in anticipating, we will see, he has to work hard, and we know that he is a hard worker. Beyond talking about a change of team, we must above all remember the level to which Julian had returned this year compared to 2023 and 2022”, confided the coach of the French Cycling team. It is said and from now on, Voeckler will closely follow the exploits of Alaphilippe at Tudor.

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