Chris Froome's future in jeopardy as Israel-Premier Tech owner pushes for retirement
Team owner Sylvan Adams suggests Froome's contract may not be renewed beyond 2023
Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome's future in cycling is uncertain after Israel-Premier Tech team owner Sylvan Adams hinted that the rider could be forced to retire at the end of the 2023 season.
Froome's contract dispute
Adams told Cycling Weekly that Froome's current contract, which runs until the end of 2025, may not be renewed. The team owner said that Froome, who will be 40 years old in 2025, is no longer value for money and that the team needs to focus on younger riders.
Froome has since suggested that he has a rolling contract with Israel-Premier Tech, but Adams has denied this. The rider has said that he is keen to see out his contract and return to the Tour de France in 2024.
Deteriorating relationship
The dispute over Froome's contract is the latest sign of a deteriorating relationship between the rider and his team. In recent months, Adams has publicly criticized Froome's performance and suggested that he is not pulling his weight.
Froome has hit back at Adams' criticism, saying that he is still capable of winning races and that he is committed to the team. However, it is clear that the relationship between the two men is now fractured.
Conclusion
It remains to be seen whether Froome will be able to see out his contract with Israel-Premier Tech. If he is forced to retire at the end of the 2023 season, it will be a sad end to a glittering career. Froome is one of the most successful cyclists of all time, and he will be remembered as one of the greatest riders of his generation.
Brujulabike Com
Cycling Weekly
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