Boonen and Quick Step open contract negotiations

Milan-San Remo: Tom Boonen (Quick Step) was still suffering the effects of illness on the Poggio.

Milan-San Remo: Tom Boonen (Quick Step) was still suffering the effects of illness on the Poggio. (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Tom Boonen has opened contract negotiations with Quick Step and with talks likely to conclude before the end of June. Out of contract at the end of the year, Boonen’s agent has already floated the possibility of the Belgian leaving the team where he has enjoyed his greatest successes.