Arkea Samsic changes dimension with Quintana

Nairo Quintana decided to change radically the environment, since it is towards the French second division team Arkea Samsic that the Colombian will go this winter, probably taking with him Diego Rosa, Winner Anacona and his brother Dayer. It therefore leaves a Movistar team in which the leadership always seemed very unclear, and who had not yet opened the way to a coronation on the Tour. The formation of Emanuel Hubert strikes a blow this transfer window by signing former winner of the Giro and the Vuelta, especially since it could also bring in its ranks Nacer Bouhanni, came compensate for the possible departure of André Greipel. The objective now seems very clear, Arkea wants a World Tour license as soon as possible. Rumors evoked a merger with Katusha, but they were quickly denied. However, it is a very strong team we meet again next year, able to shine on the Grand Tours, whether at sprint, in the mountains or in the general classification