> Lefevere even used a popular Belgian expression to underline that the move was out of Quick-Step’s reach. “That wasn’t food for our plate,” he said. Yet a few months later he watched Lidl-Trek close the deal for the Spanish rider, and believes the same amount of money may have been involved. Previously, values of up to €10 million have been reported.
so 10-15 million eddies but its all speculation so we will go with 15
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idk he reportedly gets 8 mill € per year and they 'paid millions' to buy his contract
> Under Belgian law, breaking that contract required somewhere between €5-7 million. Red Bull covered it—plus whatever additional sweetener QuickStep demanded to let their franchise rider walk early.
maybe even up to 10