As we remodel our team for PCT, a few riders might become available:
Oliver Naesen
4.100
31yo
Cobbles-Allrounder
€170.000
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Naesen was a big part of our promotion campaign, finishing 16th in the CT Individual Rankings, including winning two one day races outright. His combination of cobblestone and sprint skills coupled with good hill and backup stats make him a menace in all kinds of races. A top class CT leader or lieutenant/budget leader for higher divisions at a reasonable salary - PM me with offers.
Mikiel Habtom
4.100
30yo
Sprinter
€55.000
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We did not use Habtom all that well last year, but I believe he has a lot of potential as either an elite lead out or a CT sprint leader. You rarely get a sprinter with these types of secondary stats at that price tag.
I'm not in a rush to sell either of these guys, but for the right price, they could well leave. Be in touch if you're interested!
Edited by cunego59 on 13-09-2021 14:18
Bump! Still nothing finalized, for either rider. Naesen was worth it for me at 250k last year, he'll be worth it for you at 170k now, especially with the cobbles competition looking a little weaker!
I'm also looking to loan out at least one of these two to either PT or PCT:
Jonas Rutsch
3.01
23yo
Cobbles
€50.000
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Houcaine El Sabbahi
3.01
24yo
Cobbles
€50.000
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You'd pay the wage, I'd pay the fee. Both should be able to provide decent support on the flats and perhaps provide a few points from breakaways. Especially El Sabbahi could surely take a young riders jersey or two by winning intermediate sprints from breaks.
Deal for Naesen is up, a bargain at 415k imo. Would need a bid in the 500k range to accept another offer.
Rutsch has found a home, not sure yet if El Sabbahi is going to leave as well. Habtom is still on the market, for any top sprinter looking for a reliable leadout.
