Report: Juan Ayuso wants to leave UAE
Remco Evenepoel isn't the only top rider said to be looking to exit his contract before it ends. UAE Team Emirates-XRG's Juan Ayuso has reportedly engaged the services of agent and former pro Giovanni Lombardi to negotiate an early departure from the team, according to Het Laatste Nieuws.
Ayuso, who led UAE at the recent Giro d'Italia only to fade with knee trouble and eventually drop out, is under contract through 2028. But various reports have claimed – often on anonymous sourcing – that there is friction between Ayuso and UAE leader Tadej Pogačar. Ayuso is not slated to start August's Vuelta a España, where Pogačar will lead the team in search of his first win there. [HLN]
