'His old team will be his biggest rival' - Cycling world reacts as Chris Froome will leave Team Ineos for Israel Start-Up Nation

The biggest transfer announcement in recent years

Chris Froome signing autographs on stage 16 of the Tour de France 2017 (Lionel Bonaventure/AFP/Getty Images)

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The rumours that Chris Froome is leaving Team Ineos have been confirmed, as the British Grand Tour star is heading to Israel Start-Up Nation next season.

Froome, four-time winner of the Tour de France, is looking to secure his position as a sole team leader, which is a guarantee Ineos aren’t willing to make.

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Alex Ballinger