The statements of Colombian cyclist Alejandro Osorio after being fired from Bahrain Victorious

The Antioquian rider gave details of the possible causes that led the team to terminate its contract in the last hours

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Alejandro Osorio was promoted in cycling at the end of 2021, as he went from being a runner in the subsidiary of the Caja Rural de España to being part of one of the most important squads of the world platoon such as Bahrain Victorious where great riders such as Mikel Landa, Wout Poels, among others, who are cyclists who have a lot of experience.

Also in the Arab squad is the Bogotá Santiago Buitrago who will complete 4 seasons there this 2022, each being more important for the team's intentions in the mountain days as a gregarious or asset from which great results are expected.

Osorio, finally will not continue in the team in red uniform, because in the last hours it was announced in a statement from Bahrain Victorious the termination of the contract of the antioquian argued for faults by the cyclist and that led him to breach his contractual duties, as reported in a short message on social networks, where they also wished the rider of Carmen del Viboral well.

“Official Statement: Bahrain Victorious separates from Alejandro Osorio. Bahrain Victorious has terminated its agreement with Alejandro Osorio after multiple breaches of contract. The team wishes Alejandro the best for his future.”

However, they did not give details at the time, leaving the press and fans uncertain about the possible causes that led to such a tough decision on the part of the team. Hours later it was announced by the director of the team that Osorio's faults had to do with the indiscipline related above all to the health bubble that is usually done in competitions.

“It put cyclists and staff in difficult situations. Especially with COVID and that,” said Milan Erzen.

The news caught many by surprise since Alejandro had joined the team in January 2022, lasting only 3 months in their ranks. There he raced two important competitions such as the UAE Tour and the classic Strade Bianche, which ultimately did not end.

Until then there was no indication of a bad relationship between the squad and the coffee grower. Now the rider spoke while he is part of the Rionegro Classic in Antioquia, making better known what has happened from his perspective:

Alejandro will wait to see what is still in the process according to the instructions given to him by the lawyer who accompanies him in the case.

While regarding the health bubble, he commented that he intended to be in the Tour of Catalonia and the Tour of the Basque Country that takes place at this time, but due to a test that took place in Andorra on March 18, he tested positive for Covid, which would have added to the problems that had already come before. Nothing is known about Alejandro Osorio's near future sports car yet, but he has said that he likes to race in Colombia, so one of the options he would have would be to return to the national squad.

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