Originally Posted by jimmyodonnell

Whether he's miffed or not, I would imagine that being designated the team leader / supported GC contender is precisely the issue for Froome. It's reasonable to assume he has only a few years remaining to challenge for another grand tour win. Ineos has other contenders for team leader, younger than he -- namely Bernal, and to a lesser degree Thomas and Carapaz. If Froome wishes to contend, he might consider moving to another team that will designate him as their leader. I have no preference as to whether he leaves or stays, but in his shoes I would be looking for another team. I think Sunweb or Lotto Soudal make sense for his consideration.