Tom Boonen on stage two of the 2015 Tour of Italy (Watson)
Tom Boonen appears to be stalling on signing a new contract with Etixx-Quick-Step because they want to tie him down for multiple years.
The former world champion told Belgian television programme Cafe Corsari that he wants to sign a one year contract, while Etixx want him to sign for two.
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