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'What I’m not keen on is paying his salary' – Uno-X Mobility manager Hushovd admits interest in signing Jonas Vingegaard

Thor Hushovd, general manager of the Uno-X Mobility squad, recently acknowledged that acquiring two-time Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard would represent an ultimate aspiration for the organisation. While informal contact between the parties has occurred, financial hurdles remain significant, given that the athlete commands an annual salary estimated at five million euros, which constitutes a quarter of the entire team operating budget.

Furthermore, Hushovd expressed hesitation regarding the substantial wage demands and noted that securing the Danish rider would fundamentally alter the aggressive, breakaway-focused racing philosophy that currently defines the Scandinavian outfit.

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