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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jeremy Whittle in Lille

‘Like a kid in a sweet shop’: Brailsford back calling shots at Ineos Grenadiers

Dave Brailsford watching Manchester United in the Europa League final last season
Dave Brailsford watching Manchester United in the Europa League final. He has since stepped back from his football duties and returned to cycling. Photograph: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images

Dave Brailsford has returned to a leading role at Ineos Grenadiers on the eve of the 2025 Tour de France, calling the shots on team selection and performance objectives, barely a month after he stepped back from his role at Manchester United.

“Dave’s definitely coming to the Tour,” John Allert, the team CEO, said. “He’s like a kid in a sweet shop, talking about climbs and getting back to the mountains. That’s the battlefield that he knows and loves.”

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