An Ineos Grenadiers head carer, David Rozman, who is under investigation by the International Testing Agency (ITA) for alleged links to a convicted doping doctor, previously worked at Manchester United as part of a "knowledge exchange" program.

Rozman's past association with Manchester United has surfaced amidst serious anti-doping questions. Sources at Manchester United have confirmed that Rozman spent a month at Old Trafford in 2024 as part of an exchange within Ineos Sport, after Sir Jim Ratcliffe became a co-owner.

The ITA's investigation into Rozman stems from alleged connections to German doctor Mark Schmidt, who was convicted in 2021 for orchestrating a doping ring involving cross-country skiers and cyclists between 2012 and 2019. Allegations against Rozman arose from a German documentary by ARD, which alluded to a Team Ineos staff member's involvement with Schmidt but did not name Rozman. Subsequent media reports included alleged text messages between Rozman and Schmidt from June 2012, when Ineos was racing as Team Sky. It was also claimed that Schmidt tried to arrange a visit to the Team Sky hotel on the evening of July 6, 2012. The next day Chris Froome won a Tour de France stage and Bradley Wiggins took the overall race lead.

Ineos Grenadiers has confirmed that Rozman was "informally" contacted by the ITA in April 2025 regarding alleged historical communications. While the ITA initially assured Rozman he was not under investigation, Ineos commissioned an external law firm to conduct a review. Following recent media allegations, the ITA requested an interview with Rozman, leading him to step back from his duties and leave the Tour de France.

The team has stated it is taking the allegations seriously and cooperating with the ITA and any other relevant authority. Ineos also reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards any breaches of WADA codes.

Rozman is described on the Ineos Grenadiers website as "one of the longest-serving members of our staff" who "takes on the important role of head carer". He has worked with prominent cyclists, including four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome. British Cycling confirmed Rozman's presence as a member of Team GB at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Dave Brailsford, head of Ineos Sport, has faced scrutiny amidst the allegations. Brailsford's return to the Tour de France this year, after a period with Manchester United, has been overshadowed by the anti-doping investigation.

The ITA's investigations are conducted confidentially, and outcomes are only shared if they lead to anti-doping rule violations.