"Patrick Lefevere suggests Remco Evenepoel could benefit from a higher salary at Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, indicating potential move from his current team"
Remco Evenepoel Leaves Soudal-QuickStep for Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe
Remco Evenepoel, one of cycling's brightest stars, is set to leave Soudal-QuickStep at the end of the 2025 season, joining Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe from 2026 onwards. This transfer, announced on August 5, marks a significant shift for both teams.
For Soudal-QuickStep, the departure of Evenepoel, who has been with the team for seven seasons, is a major loss. Despite their strong collective spirit, known as the "Wolfpack," the team will undoubtedly feel the void left by their marquee leader. Soudal-QuickStep has reaffirmed its commitment to remaining a competitive force, focusing on team spirit and sponsor support for future success.
On the other hand, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe sees Evenepoel's signing as a bold ambition to elevate their status in Grand Tours. With Evenepoel joining five-time Grand Tour winner Primož Roglič, the team strengthens its position as a "super team" with multiple strong GC contenders. Roglič himself welcomed Evenepoel positively, expressing hopes for great achievements together and acknowledging Evenepoel's exceptional talent and major wins, including a Grand Tour victory in 2022.
The transfer will likely reshape the Grand Tour dynamics, as Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe now fields two elite GC contenders aiming for top honors, while Soudal-QuickStep must adapt to losing their marquee leader. The premature contract termination is subject to UCI arbitration with compensation to Soudal-QuickStep, but no further legal obstacles have been reported so far.
As Soudal-QuickStep rebuilds their Classics squad, they are developing young talents like Paul Magnier. The team, though no longer boasting the biggest and best classics riders on their roster, remains committed to nurturing homegrown talent, as demonstrated by their successful Klein Constantia development team, which has produced riders like Julian Alaphilippe, Enric Mas, and Max Schachmann.
Cyclingnews will cover all cycling transfers from the 2026 season in the men's and women's pelotons, providing news, analysis, and an updated transfer index. The transfer market is sure to be a fascinating spectacle as teams adjust to this seismic shift in the cycling landscape.
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[5] Cyclingnews, (2025), Primož Roglič welcomes Remco Evenepoel to Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, [online] Available at: https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/primoz-roglich-welcomes-remco-evenepoel-to-red-bull-bora-hansgrohe/
- Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe aims to be a formidable team in the world of sports with the addition of Remco Evenepoel to their roster, hoping for success in Grand Tours.
- With Remco Evenepoel joining the team, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe strengthens their position as a team to watch in sports, particularly in cycling, with multiple strong general classification contenders.
