Holczer set to become Katusha team manager in 2012

Stefano Feltrin, Andre Tchmil and Oleg Tinkov (l-r) at the Katusha launch

Stefano Feltrin, Andre Tchmil and Oleg Tinkov (l-r) at the Katusha launch (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Andrei Tchmil is set to be replaced by Hans-Michael Holczer as team manager of the Katusha team as the former classics rider targets a key role in the politics of international cycling as the president of the European Cycling Union (ECU).

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