It’s not official, but Alejandro Valverde He already sees himself in the position of national cycling coach, as he said this Thursday in Murcia Tourism stand at FITUR. “Being a coach is something exciting and exciting that requires responsibility, but I also had it when I was a cyclist. We have been behind it for some time to close the gap and the president of Community has made it public. We have four years to work well and have a good group of young people” said the former cyclist of Movistar team in statements collected by EFE Agency.
If so, the soap opera of the official road cycling coach seems to have ended, after José Vicioso became president of the RFEC last November. At first it seemed like the position he was leaving was vacant Pascual Momparler will be covered by Oscar Freirebut the triple world champion got an unpleasant surprise when, while on vacation, he saw that it was not to be and the position in which he already found himself was for ‘The Bullet’, as he explained to MD.
In fact, according to all information, Alejandro Valverde This has always been José Vicioso’s first option, and before making it official Valverde – with the title of level 3 sports director, not at the UCI, but where he can fully act as a coach – needs to make it clear which one. he will be to continue in your situation Movistar teamhis almost lifelong team, which he considers a second home and for which he acts as an ambassador.
According to Alejandro’s words to FITUR, the 2018 world champion would have reached an agreement with structure of Abarca Sports and the role he will play will not be a problem to serve as coach for the next four years. However, Valverde knows the complexity of the position and the different situations he has experienced as a cyclist, Aejandro clarified that “I will call the best as I deem appropriate, whether or not there is criticism. I will do my best and we must remember that Movistar is the only Spanish team in the World Tour category and, therefore, has many of the best riders in the country. If one or three in that formation have to go, they will go . although there are also good ones in other sets”.
Beyond the Summit, Alejandro Valverde’s new brand
Alejandro Valverde changed his legacy with the launch of his new brand identity, both verbal and graphic. This initiative not only pays tribute to his storied career, but also marks the beginning of a phase full of new challenges and achievements beyond professional cycling. Valverde is now expected to be an ideal ambassador for initiatives that go beyond sport, from business projects focused on the environment to educational programs that inspire new generations. His story and his brand reflect not only his achievements, but also his authenticity, which is untouchable making him an icon that transcends boundaries and disciplines.
Besides being an ambassador, Valverde will continue to compete in several gravel events representing Movistarwhich it has been doing since 2023.
Alejandro Valverdewho will be 45 this April, will compete in his final race as a professional road cyclist on October 8, 2022, this in Il Lombardiaclassic where he achieved sixth place. He debuted in the team Kelme-Costa Blanca in 2022 and throughout his career he achieved a total of 133 victories.
However, we repeat, Valverde is not yet officially the national coach, because, as MD found out, some details of the contract still need to be closed and everything indicates that next week the RFEC will make the ‘Bala official ‘ in the post.
Source: La Verdad
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