Julian Alaphilippe admits Visma-Soudal merger rumours are ‘sad’ but insists riders are ‘not going to cry’

One rider who will not be involved in the merger is Primoz Roglic, who confirmed he will leave Jumbo-Visma on Saturday. The Slovenian, a three-time Vuelta champion and winner of the Giro d’Italia in May, is poised to sign a bumper €6 million deal over three seasons.