Giant-Alpecin monitoring Edvald Boasson Hagen transfer situation
Cyclingnews understands that the Giant-Alpecin team is currently monitoring the situation regarding Edvald Boasson Hagen’s future. The Norwegian rides for Dimension Data but his contract comes to an end this year. It may only be April, but WorldTour teams are already planning for the 2017 and Boasson Hagen could be one of the most in-demand riders.
At the same time, Giant-Alpecin must decide on whether they retain the services of John Degenkolb. The German was hit by a car while training in January and almost lost an index finger.
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He is set to return to racing soon but his contract talks with the team – he too is out of contract – have been put on ice for now. He has also been linked with a move to Trek-Segafredo.
Cyclingnews understands that should Giant-Alpecin be unable or unwilling to re-sign Degenkolb, then they may look to snap up Boasson Hagen. Talks between the rider’s agent and the team have taken place in the past, with the two parties talking to each other when Boasson Hagen left Team Sky two years ago. On that occasion, the brief talks took place too late and the rider moved to Dimension Data on a two-year deal. This time, the two parties have already held a brief discussion, although formal transfer negotiations are likely to be a long way off.
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