Kristoff to confirm his 2018 team by end of Tour de France

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Alexander Kristoff finishes second during stage 1 at Dauphine (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

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Alexander Kristoff taking a clear victory at Eschborn-Frankfurt (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

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Alexander Kristoff wins stage 2 at Three Days of De Panne (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

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Alexander Kristoff (Katusha-Alpecin) with the press (Image credit: Fotoreporter Sirotti)

Alexander Kristoff (Katusha Alpecin) has confirmed that his long-term future will be settled before the end of the Tour de France, with several teams - including Katusha - still in the hunt for his signature.

Katusha-Alpecin say Kristoff is 'too heavy'

Kristoff: Quite a few teams want to sign me

Kristoff and Martin lead mixed Katusha-Alpecin Tour de France squad

The 29-year-old is competing for stage wins at the Tour, hoping to add to his two victories from 2014. While his form has been patchy in the biggest races this year, the Norwegian has still managed to win six times, picking up the majority of his squad's victories.

Legs and luck needed at the Tour

While Kristoff's agent moves between team buses in search of the best deal for his client, the rider is focused on the Tour. Having endured a difficult few months, the Norwegian believes that he's approaching something near his best form.