Tom Dumoulin`s future remains uncertain with no resolution in sight with regards to a proposed move from Team Sunweb to Jumbo-Visma. Earlier this summer reports surfaced regarding a possible switch after Dumoulin raised concerns with the squad`s development, transfer policy and their handling over his recent injury issues. However, Dumoulin is tied to Sunweb until the end of 2021, with his current squad understandably keen on keeping him despite murmurs of unrest. Reports of a salary increase to around EUR3 million as well as greater support in Grand Tours were indicated as Dumoulin`s main reasons for wanting a split. In the last few weeks, Dumoulin`s management have met with Sunweb`s general manager Iwan Spekenbrink but no resolution has been agreed, while the talk within the Jumbo-Visma camp has changed from optimism to patience as they wait for Sunweb and Dumoulin to reach an agreement. At the same time, Sunweb have been busy strengthening their team and are close to signing Movistar`s Jasha Sütterlin.ADVERTISEMENT The German was on the radar of several teams this summer, including EF Education First, Jumbo-Visma, Mitchelton-Scott and his current squad Movistar but it appears that Spekenbrink has won the race to sign the highly regarded 26-year-old on a multiple-year contract. Sunweb would not comment on the situation regarding Dumoulin, or the move for Sütterlin, but their main focus remains on building a competitive squad for 2020. It appears that although Dumoulin and Jumbo-Visma may have negotiated on a possible deal, Sunweb`s position is staunchly backed up by UCI rules. According to Rider Agent Regulations, and in particular 31.C, a rider agent`s responsibility is to, `respect the rights of the negotiating parties and third parties and in particular to refrain from involvement in encouraging any breach of contract. It is presumed, unless proven otherwise, that any licensed RA representing a rider who breaks his/her contract without just cause is i ...
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