'This would be so awful' - German musician's song begging Paul Seixas not to sign for UAE Team Emirates goes viral

German musician and cycling enthusiast, Jan Ullrich fan club president and songwriter, has released a viral song imploring promising junior talent Paul Seixas not to sign with UAE Team Emirates. The anthem, which follows his previous Mieke Kröger tribute, features Ullrich himself in the video, adding significant weight and humour to the plea for Seixas to avoid the dominant WorldTour squad.

This unusual intervention highlights the growing unease among some fans regarding the concentration of talent within a handful of super-teams, particularly UAE Team Emirates and Visma-Lease a Bike. Seixas, a double junior European champion and one of the most sought-after prospects, represents the next generation of potential Grand Tour winners. The song, while light-hearted, taps into a deeper sentiment about competitive balance and the romantic ideal of a more open, less predictable sport, echoing past debates about team dominance.

Ultimately, Seixas will sign where he believes his career best flourishes. But this viral plea, however tongue-in-cheek, serves as a poignant, if futile, reminder of what many fans feel is being lost in the pursuit of absolute sporting supremacy.