Pro Transfers for 2014

[raindog]

Not sure this is the right thread but Fernando Alonso to take over Euskaltel

Great news. Alonso was talking about backing a Spanish bike team a couple of years ago, so he's put his money where his mouth is - good for him.

 

[raindog]

oops! - just replied about this in another thread

 

[Booyaa]

That could be some good news! Time will tell I suppose.

 

[raindog]

I would wait to get some more assurance on this...

looks like a done deal
"The Euskaltel-Euskadi team has confirmed reports that have appeared in the Spanish press this morning saying that Ferrari’s Formula 1 star Fernando Alonso has reached an agreement to take over the team. In a press release, the Basque squad said that negotiations have been ongoing for some time and are set to be concluded today (Monday)."

 

[Flying_Monkey]

Good news for cycling, but it won't be Basque any more though... that part is over. He's just promised to respect the current contracts until they run out.

 

[Paulus]

This is good news, Sad that they won't be a Basque team, but, a profesional team has been saved.

 

[smutchin]

Atapuma to BMC... another top Colombian climber in the World Tour!

Excellent news! Although slightly disappointed that having got the Rui Costa move right, I picked the wrong underachieving WT team for El Puma...

Darwin Atapuma to AG2R!

 

[SWSteve]

I thought Eusaktel-Euskadi were losing/cancelling their license? Would this mean a transfer of the Vacansoleil license to them for net year?

Either way this is good as it means Alonso will be in more media that I consume.

 

[laurence]

i hope they keep the orange, but that will depend on Euskaltel staying on as a sponsor.

i am hoping they buy Amets Txurruka back.

 

[laurence]

apparently, Euskaltel aren't involved, so it looks as if the orange is gone. the team will also move base to Asturius (Samu's home region).

good news is that Nieve, Anton and the brother Izagurre look likely to stay.

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

Would not be surprised if santander is involved with it due to association with Alonso

 

[laurence]

Would not be surprised if santander is involved with it due to association with Alonso

then i will have to withdraw my support - useless bank.

 

[Basil.B]

Nice one Alonso!

 

[400bhp]

Would not be surprised if santander is involved with it due to association with Alonso

Given it's Alonso I'd go for Dolmio.

 

[Flying_Monkey]

Why was the Euskaltel saved thread merged with this one and not my already existing thread on the fate of Euskaltel?