Astana Cycling Team

Alberto Contador and Astana separate their paths
 
Alberto Contador has rejected the ultimatum of the Astana team, who had asked for a definitive answer to its bid for renewal of contract for next seasons.
Contador had asked for time at team officials to study its continuity, given the importance of this decision. Although the positions of both parties were not so fa, the team wanted to know urgently whether or not will the winner of the Triple Crown to begin to design the 2011 team, to which the positions were away.
The contract among Astana and Alberto Contador, began after the demise of the Discovery team, has been extended during three years expiring at the end of this season. During this time, Contador has won, among other races, one Giro, one Vuelta and two Tours de France.
After winning the 2010 Tour de France, Alberto Contador wants to have time to calmly explore all possibilities available to him to ride during the coming seasons, but so far none has been excluded.
(Automatic translation. Forgive inaccuracies).
 

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Jacinto Vidarte
Jefe de Prensa / Press Officer