Marc Hirschi was one of the stars of the 2020 season for Team Sunweb, now Team DSM, but the two have parted company in an unexpected move announced today.
“Team DSM has reached a settlement agreement with their
rider Marc Hirschi to terminate their present employment before the original
end date of 31 December 2021,” the team said in a statement.
“It has been agreed that the agreement will be terminated
with immediate effect and that no further comments will be made.
“Marc Hirschi experienced in 2020 a breakthrough season
with some amazing highlights. Hirschi and the team brought home some great wins;
a stage in the Tour de France and Fleche Wallonne.
“An exciting 2nd place in Liège-Bastogne-Liège and a
podium finish at the Road World Championships (3rd) were a further display of
the great season which youngster Hirschi experienced in 2020.
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“Team DSM wishes Marc Hirschi all the best for the continuation of his career and expresses its gratitude for what Marc Hirschi has contributed to the team.”
Hirschi (22) is advised by compatriot Fabian Cancellara. He won the U23 road race title at both the Worlds and the Europeans in 2018.
In the past Team DSM has not wasted time in parting company with riders who want to leave or whose commitment to the team's philosophy, which is now based on many riders being capable of winning, has waned.
Michael Matthews was the most recent rider to leave the team during a contract period and in the past Tom Dumoulin, Warren Barguil and Marcel Kittel have done the same.
It is not yet clear who Hirschi will ride for this year but his departure from the team so close to the start of the new season is very unusual.
More to come.
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