'Examining the controversy: Opinions of Miguel Induráin and Pedro Delgado divided over Juan Ayuso and UAE Team Emirates-XRG's rift'

In the ongoing La Vuelta a España 2021, the focus has shifted from the race track to team dynamics, as 22-year-old cyclist Juan Ayuso announced his intention to break his contract with UAE Team Emirates-XRG and leave the team at the end of 2025.

The controversy surrounding Ayuso has been looming over the team for the past week. In an interview with Spanish radio station Cadena COPE, five-time Tour de France winner Miguel Indurain defended Ayuso's decision, suggesting that he should seek peace of mind to perform optimally.

Ayuso's statements about the team being like a "dictatorship" have caused a stir within the cycling community. Two-time Vuelta a España winner Pedro Delgado, however, was less sympathetic towards Ayuso's plight, questioning his statements given that he was granted his wish to leave.

Jay Vine, Ayuso's teammate, stole the headlines with a second stage win of the Grand Tour from the breakaway on stage 10 of La Vuelta. Despite the controversy, Ayuso has categorically rejected the idea of quitting La Vuelta early due to his announcement of leaving the team.

Indurain believes that distractions within the team may hinder Ayuso's performance, and he advises keeping distractions minimal and focusing solely on cycling. Delgado, on the other hand, advised against adding fuel to the fire unnecessarily.

Ayuso expressed disappointment over the timing of the announcement, stating it was agreed to be made after the Vuelta. The specific reasons for Ayuso's decision to leave UAE Team Emirates-XRG were not provided in the article.

Delgado also expressed confusion about why Ayuso continues to discuss his decision to leave the team, while Ayuso believes the announcement was made to harm his image. The other Spanish cyclist who expressed his opinion about the dispute has not been named in the available search results.

Despite the turmoil, Ayuso intends to continue riding in the service of team leader João Almeida. As the race progresses, it remains to be seen how this controversy will impact Ayuso's performance and the team dynamics of UAE Team Emirates-XRG.

'Examining the controversy: Opinions of Miguel Induráin and Pedro Delgado divided over Juan Ayuso and UAE Team Emirates-XRG's rift'