Team Medellín already has a star for the 2023 season. Miguel Ángel López joined the ranks of the Colombian team after completing his second stage with Astana after more than eight years reaping success on European roads. But this squad wants another world-class figure on its roster.
This is Nairo Quintana, who still has not resolved his future after concluding his relationship with Arkéa-Samsic, after the CAS dismissed the cyclist’s appeal for his disqualification from the Tour de France by the UCI for alleged use of tramadol.
“Once again I make a call, as we did in previous days, to Nairo Quintana. We would be delighted to have you on the team, the doors of Team Medellín are open for you and we hope that one day we can have you, that you represent us and that you have the opportunity to continue that spectacular sports career that you have had, that you continue to represent all Colombians with honors,” he said. José Julián Velásquez, manager of the team, in a video posted on social networks.
This invitation comes amid uncertainty regarding the future of the winner of the 2014 Giro d’Italia and the 2016 Tour of Spain, as it has sounded for some teams since his departure from the French squad, but It has not been specified who he will run with in the 2023 season.
Despite not yet having a team for this year, Nairo doesn’t stop. The boyacense has taken advantage of these days in Colombia to train on the roads of the country, where He has received the love of the fans. It is expected that in the coming weeks the future of Quintana will be defined.