The legal dispute involving cyclist Wout van Aert and his former team, Verandas Willems, has concluded but raises ongoing concerns for Visma-Lease A Bike. Former team manager Nick Nuyens secured a court ruling requiring Van Aert to pay €662,000 after he terminated his contract in 2018. Nuyens now seeks action against Van Aert’s new team under UCI regulations, arguing they share responsibility for compensating for the initial contract. This case highlights the complexities of contractual obligations within professional sports and the tension between athletes and their former teams.
Nuyens called on the UCI to take action against Van Aert's agent and his new team, citing the UCI's regulations on compensation responsibilities.
A team that gives a rider a contract while he is still bound by another contract must pay the initial employer compensation, as per UCI rules.
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