Legal battle possible for Mitchelton-Scott as Manuela Fundación insists deal is binding

Mitchelton-Scott
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Confusion still surrounds the ever-evolving takeover story between Manuela Fundación and Mitchelton-Scott after Stefano Garzelli, who was responsible for conducting negotiations on behalf of the former, told the Italian news outlet Cicloweb that "the company's transfer agreement is signed, it is valid, and we go on."

Mitchelton-Scott have remained silent since declaring that they and owner Gerry Ryan had terminated talks over sponsorship, and Cyclingnews understands that an official contract was never signed. 

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Kirsten has a background in Kinesiology and Health Science. She has been involved in cycling from the community and grassroots level to professional cycling's biggest races, reporting on the WorldTour, Spring Classics, Tours de France, World Championships and Olympic Games.

She began her sports journalism career with Cyclingnews as a North American Correspondent in 2006. In 2018, Kirsten became Women's Editor – overseeing the content strategy, race coverage and growth of women's professional cycling – before becoming Deputy Editor in 2023.