'We didn't want to go to court' - Soudal-QuickStep received 'fair amount' for Remco Evenepoel to break contract early, says CEO
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Soudal-QuickStep CEO Jurgen Foré announced that the team avoided protracted legal action with Remco Evenepoel by negotiating a financial settlement for his early departure to Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe. Despite a contract lasting until 2026, Evenepoel aimed to join another team after expressing dissatisfaction. The resolution reportedly involved a severance payment of €2 million, easing the transition and allowing all parties to move forward. Plans to discuss the future fell through, prompting the decision to end the contract amicably.
Soudal-QuickStep CEO Jurgen Foré revealed that the team avoided a drawn-out legal process with Remco Evenepoel by receiving "a fair amount" for him to break his contract a year early.
Remco Evenepoel, initially contracted with Soudal-QuickStep until 2026, expressed his intention to leave the team for Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe after a four-year saga.
An agreement was reached which reportedly involved Soudal-QuickStep receiving €2 million, allowing both teams to move forward without legal complications.
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