Netflix-style transfers: another key rider is set to jump ship from Alpecin-Deceuninck. According to reports, Fabio Van Den Bossche—a strong Belgian domestique—will exit the team, following the trend of teammate departures like Stirling and Axel Laurance Van Den Bossche, known for his all-round abilities and valuable support work in classics and grand tours, is rumored to be moving after Tom Pidcock’s arrival triggered a reshuffling of the roster. With Alpecin-Deceuninck maintaining Matteo van der Poel and Jasper Philipsen as top captains, the team is now making strategic cuts in its support group. As part of their restructuring, the squad has allowed riders like Laurance to depart and now Van Den Bossche
appears to be next in line The shift isn’t surprising—Q36.5’s entrant Pidcock has brought fresh ambition, and the team’s priorities have shifted accordingly: they need more specialized riders tailored to support marquee stars across multi-discipline campaigns. While no destination has been confirmed, speculation suggests Van Den Bossche may find a new home with another top WorldTour outfit seeking rouleurs with classics pedigree—potentially one like Soudal–QuickStep, which is aggressively bolstering its depth for 2026
For Alpecin-Deceuninck, this marks yet another clear signal: the next phase of the team’s evolution is centering around marquee names—and that inevitably means some long-serving support riders are being let go. Their departures underscore the high-pressure environment at cycling’s pinnacle, where even reliable helpers can find themselves edged out during roster refresh cycles.
As always, I’ll track this closely—especially if Van Den Bossche lands at another major team. Want insights on potential destinations or how this reshuffle compares with other teams?
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