Jan Ullrich opens door to return to working in cycling

Former German cyclist Jan Ullrich answers journalists' questions after appearing in court in Weinfelden on July 21, 2015 for his involvement in a three-car crash and driving under the influence of alcohol last year. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI
Former Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich (Image credit: AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI)

Former Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich has said he would be open to making a return to professional cycling.

The German, who won the Tour in 1997, said in an interview with the German newspaper Bild that he could be interested in working in the sport again after years of controversy following his retirement in 2007.

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