Plugge has never gotten such a large number of messages following the statement made by Rabobank, and he quotes Van Aert as saying, “That’s a huge compliment.”

Plugge reiterates, “An unbelievable amount of messages,” before continuing with a quote from Van Aert. According to Wout, “It was very brave to step away back then because so many people looked the other way,” it was a very courageous act. But it is even more courageous to go back to where you came from today.'”

Rabobank and all of the other parties in the cycling world deserve a tremendous amount of praise for this. Plugge continues by saying, “I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished together.” “We are now moving on to the next chapter, which is where we intend to construct for future generations and provide a more secure environment for riding. Developing together,” he says as a conclusion.

In Utrecht, Plugge had already expressed his satisfaction with Rabobank’s return to the market. When I arrived here for the first time a year and a half ago to have my first conversations with Stefaan, I thought to myself, “This is something that I am familiar with.” Although we have reached the end of the journey, the circle has been completed. This is just incredible. We had to go through some challenging moments, but now we are being welcomed back with open arms. It was even possible for me to become a bit emotional—or more accurately, very emotional—when we signed the deal. Due to the fact that it is simply such a picturesque occasion.”