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15.08.2008/Thomas Dekker has a new manager. Yesterday morning Dekkers former manager Jaques Hanegraaf told Dutch media that the young rider and Rabobank will part ways, in the afternoon new manager Martijn Berkhout was quoted in a press release of Thomas Dekker saying Dekker will not sign with Garmin. Thomas Dekker told Dutch daily news 'De Telegraaf' that there is only a small chance he will return back to racing this season. Dekker said it might be better to return next year: "stronger as ever."

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Thomas Dekker during this years Amstel Gold Race. (© Cyclingheroes)

Insiders saidd that Dekker had already signed with US team Garmin- Chipottle but  team manager Jonathan Vaughters told US based website velonews.com that this not the case. Vaughters said: “It's just a rumor,” said Vaughters. “Right now there are no talks and there is no contract.”
 
Dekkers new manager, Martijn van Berkhout confirmed the words of Vaughters. Berkhout went even further saying that Dekker would not sign with Garmin. Berkhout told wielermagazine.com: "In the coming days we will think about various options, Garmin is not part of it. Thomas [Dekker, editor] wants to think about his decision as its an important decision for the further devolopment of his career."
 
Berkhout also told wielermagazine.com that Jaques Hangraaf no longer represents Dekker as his manager. Yesterday morning Hanegraaf was still speaking with Dutch media as Dekker's manager.
 
Thomas Dekker gave a short reaction to Dutch daily news 'De Telegraaf'. The 23 year old former Rabobank rider said he does not think he will return to racing this year. Dekker said: "Because of all the hassle I didn't focus on the bike in the last couple of weeks. I think its better to focus on the next season to come back stronger as ever."
 
Dekker did not say much about his split with Rabobank. "I have enjoyed riding with Rabobank for years but its clear that we didn't get along anymore during the last couple of weeks. I don't want to say more about it because we agreed that we will not comment the split. Now its important for me to find a good new team as soon as possible ."

Letter UCI to Dekker: Click here to download pdf file

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