Jasper Stuyven expressed his surprise at joining Soudal-QuickStep, stating he never believed Remco Evenepoel would be his teammate in 2026. Contract speculations surrounding Evenepoel's move to Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe made it clear to Stuyven that Evenepoel's departure was forthcoming. Despite having ridden together for the Belgian national team, Stuyven felt there was no realistic chance of partnering at Soudal-QuickStep. His signing represents a strategic shift for Soudal-QuickStep, emphasizing a renewed focus on Classics and Grand Tour sprinting.
"Honestly: no. After what's come out over the past three years about his contract situation, I never assumed Remco would be my teammate in 2026."
"He joked about it during an altitude training camp in the Sierra Nevada in May, even though it wasn't completely finalized yet."
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