'The future of cycling is in danger' - Lotto manager wary of rising budgets and sport moving towards a football-style model of transfers

"Cycling is changing at a fast pace. A handful of teams are making the market explode. UAE offered Florian Vermeersch double what we could offer him."

"The average budget in the World Tour is currently €32 million. In 2021, you could still get there with €20 million. Last year, it was €28 million."

"If we want to play a role in the WorldTour in 2026, something has to be added. Anyone who has the budget to buy a Citroën cannot expect to drive a Ferrari."

"We have to find a solution. In fact, we have become a bit of a victim of our own success."

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