First rumors about the 2025 transfer market

There are still two months left until the Tour de France, a moment from which the transfer window opens and we already have the first rumors of movements for the 2025 season. Some are quite expected given the circumstances, and others are quite surprising. These are some of the most talked about in these last few days.

The 2025 transfer market begins to stir the peloton

As in every season, when the halfway point approaches, the names start to circulate for the next campaign. However, this year the movements seem to be happening earlier.

The most talked about, and quite obvious given the total breakdown between Julian Alaphilippe and Patrick Lefevere after the controversial statements from the veteran director, is regarding the continuity of the Frenchman in the Soudal-QuickStep structure. Cofidis seems to be the best positioned option as Alaphilippe's destination, although TotalEnergies also seems to be in the running.

It also seems certain that Kasper Asgreen will leave Soudal-QuickStep, one of Alaphilippe's closest friends in the Belgian team, although in his case, it does not seem likely that he will take the same path as the Frenchman, with Uno-X being the team that has shown the most interest in incorporating the Dane.

Laurence Pithie has been one of the revelations during the recently concluded classics season. A presence that has not gone unnoticed by Bora-Hansgrohe, interested in strengthening their team for the first part of the year, which is why they have also shown interest in incorporating Oier Lazkano, who this season has taken a step forward in his performance on the cobbles.

Speaking of classics, we cannot forget the winner of the Milan-San Remo. Although Jasper Philipsen's situation at Alpecin-Deceuninck seems ideal and it is most likely that he will renew with this team, the fact that his contract ends this season has led teams like the aforementioned Bora-Hansgrohe and UAE Team Emirates to show interest in acquiring his services.

The latest name to be mentioned in the rumors in recent days is Frenchman Lenny Martinez. Linked throughout his career to Groupama-FDJ, Lenny has reportedly received an offer from Bahrain-Victorious that he cannot refuse, quadrupling his current salary at the French team.

Where the landscape seems to be most unsettled is in women's cycling, where the departure of Demi Vollering from SD Worx is already considered certain. Several teams seem to be in the running to incorporate the Dutch rider. There have been talks with Lidl-Trek, although they have not reached a successful conclusion, as well as with FDJ-Suez and even UAE. What does seem certain is that Vollering does not wish to continue with her current team.