Positive headlines have been few and far between for Team Sky in recent weeks but news that multiple Tour de France winner Chris Froome can see himself finishing his career with the squad will temporarily lift the mood around the team.
The British WorldTour team has faced a series of damaging questions surrounding their policy over TUE use and Bradley Wiggins' UCI-approved application of a powerful corticoid on the eve of three major races between 2011 and 2013. It has led to a UKAD (UK Anti-Doping) investigation into 'an allegation of wrongdoing' involving Team Sky and British Cycling, with questions even surrounding the future of team manager Dave Brailsford.
In a recent interview with Cyclingnews, Froome stood by his manager and at the Saitama Criterium in Japan last week he went on to praise the team’s structure and staff, adding that it was hard to envisage himself at a rival team.
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"It's a good fit. It's a British team and I love the way in which the team works, the support structure, and the work ethic. There's a real buzz around the group that's on the road, from the carers to the mechanics, coaches and directors. It's just such a dynamic group," he told Cyclingnews.
"Also between the rides now we've got such a close-knit group and I’d find it hard to imagine being on another team. Having said that I'll have to see where I am in two years time but I've done seven years with the team now and I hope to continue."
As for the ongoing UKAD investigation, Froome referred back to his previous interview, before adding: "I don't think that there's more for me to add. I've spoken a lot about it. It wasn't really discussed at the recent team camp and obviously it's an ongoing investigation. I think everyone on the team is just looking ahead and planning and whatever is found in the investigation puts to rest any uncertainty there."
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