No Freire at Movistar in 2012

Oscar Freire (Rabobank)

Oscar Freire (Rabobank) (Image credit: Stephen Farrand)

Movistar team manager Eusebio Unzue has discarded rumours that Oscar Freire was close to signing with the Spanish team. On Friday, he indicated to Marca that "the option with Freire has been put aside", without explaining further. The three-times world champion is currently looking for a squad to continue racing in 2012.