To prepare for a new season, there is better. Julian Alaphilippe will no longer be able to count on his cousin to coach him in 2024, as has been the case since the cadet category. Republican Berry indicates that Franck Alaphilippe’s contract, which expires on December 31, was not renewed by Soudal-Quick Step.
The latter was fully integrated in 2020 by the Belgian team, where the double world champion (2020 and 2021) has been officiating since his professional debut, 10 years ago.
This event will not help calm tensions between the Frenchman and Patrick Lefévère. The eruptive Quick Step manager has publicly criticized Alaphilippe on several occasions over the past two seasons, emphasizing that his performances no longer matched his salary.