“I’m very happy because of my result today, and also because of Julian’s [Alaphilippe]. I’m pretty happy about the white jersey: from now on, it will be a war between Egan Bernal and me for the white jersey. At Deceuninck-Quick Step, we can play different cards from now on. It is a big advantage to have two guys in the top 5 of the GC. As for the yellow jersey, our aim is to defend it for as long as possible. I think Julian can keep the yellow jersey until Paris. He has lost it once and taken it back. That shows how good he is on this Tour de France. It is a dream come true to wear the white jersey on my first Tour de France. Making it to the top 10 in Paris is my goal. For now we are in a very good position and I’m very happy about our race.”
