Azevedo set to leave Katusha-Alpecin as team's future remains in doubt

Jose Azevedo (Katusha-Alpecin)
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Katusha-Alpecin's general manager José Azevedo has confirmed that he will not stay at the team even if they secure a future beyond 2019. Azevedo notified the Katusha board that he will not seek a contract renewal for next year, while the squad's future remains uncertain.

Co-sponsor Alpecin and bike supplier Canyon are set to depart at the end of the current campaign, and despite reports and rumours of mergers involving several existing squads the team's future looks bleak. They have just 11 contracted athletes for 2020, and without financial clarity have not been able to sign new riders.

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