Even though multiple rumours concerning Peter’s Sagan future were circulating for several months, linking the Slovakian rider with Fernando Alonso’s project, Astana and most recently Tinkoff-Saxo, only now his current team – Cannondale Procycling, have decided to comment on the situation.

Latest rumours, quickly denied by Sagan’s agent Giovanni Lombardi, pointed out to the Tinkoff-Saxo team as a future outfit for the Slovak after his contract with Cannondale expires with the end of 2014. It was also suggested that Cannondale Bicycles company will very likely follow the move of the 23-year old rider to become at least technical supplier – very likely the second sponsor of the Danish squad what would left the Italian World Tour team in a very difficult situation.

Speculations died away without any comments from Cannondale after Lombardi’s statement saying that no further negotiations will be held until the end of the cobbled classics season, as Slovakian rider has to remain focused on his current objectives.

Eventually, however, management of the Italian World Tour team decided to comment on the latest news, claiming that rumours suggesting an uncertain future of Cannondale Procycling had no reasonable foundation.

"Sometimes rumours become news without any foundation, and we're little surprised too to see so many links to our team," said Burbank. "We don't have, and we don't want, to comment. The strategy and the vision we have for the team is clear in our mind. All these voices don't afflict our work and our relation with the team.

"Cannondale has been a sponsor of Pro Tour teams for 17 years, from 1997 with Saeco through today. We are committed to pro cycling for the long-term. Even if now we're focused on to take greatest results, everything we do we look at long term, and we're also looking at 2015 and beyond. These plans are inline with our long-term program and investment in the sport."

"In 2013, our first season as Cannondale Pro Cycling, we had incredible success. In 2014 we decided to take a bigger role in the team and acquired Brixia Sport because we strong believe in this project. Of course, we're always looking for like-minded partners that share the same values and goals for the team and the sport. The partnership with Sojasun is a great example. We will only partner with brands that will help to grow the sport of cycling and shares our passion."

In reference to Peter Sagan, Burbank shared hope that Slovakian rider will turn all attention to his season’s major objectives, particularly cobbled classics, and claimed that Cannondale would put every possible effort to extend contract with their most recognized rider.

"When Peter started racing on Cannondale bicycles back in 2010, we couldn't have imagined that he would embrace the Cannondale spirit and passion and bring it to life on and off the bike with his finish line salutes, green wigs, and the viral videos of Peter being Peter," said Burbank.

"We have a very good relationship with Peter and he is a true professional. When we have spoken with him directly we have found him focused on the goals of the team. We know he will give 100% to training and winning, and he knows we will support him 100% so that he can be successful. From our side, we're working to keep Peter with us. Negotiations are an on-going process. We have been, and will continue, to speak with his manager Giovanni Lombardi about the future, but right now we just want to win."