{"id":2242660,"date":"2026-11-06T19:33:03","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T16:33:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2242660"},"modified":"2026-11-06T19:33:03","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T16:33:03","slug":"belgian-champion-leaves-uae-team-emirates-xrg-for-three-year-deal-with-movistar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2242660","title":{"rendered":"Belgian champion leaves UAE Team Emirates-XRG for three-year deal with Movistar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zkvw9jjNe5w5nuT9whynx3-1024-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GqR3yDWLb6czrKpcLUPjbU-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GqR3yDWLb6czrKpcLUPjbU-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    &#8216;I think things could have been done better&#8217; 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I am convinced we will be successful.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Herregodts will become the second Belgian racing for the Spanish WorldTour team, linking up with Cian Uijtdebroeks, who left Visma-Lease a Bike for Movistar after the 2025 season.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase md:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FBSi4UQHkiSV7yj9nMosmJ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FBSi4UQHkiSV7yj9nMosmJ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Movistar poach top under-23 talent from UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9fzcrARcoekQdu5KYxJuV6-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9fzcrARcoekQdu5KYxJuV6-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG bolster Classics squad with young Frenchman from Decathlon CMA CGM<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/REnMEnCGVgxZadbdFY944G-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/REnMEnCGVgxZadbdFY944G-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Pinarello-Q36.5 poach Tour de l&#8217;Avenir runner-up and top Belgian prospect Niels Driesen for 2027<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I have spoken a little with Cian and also with the team to get to know the way they work,&#8221; 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As Managing Editor, Laura coordinates coverage for North American events and global news.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be 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(min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Movistar poach top under-23 talent from UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9fzcrARcoekQdu5KYxJuV6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, 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animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/REnMEnCGVgxZadbdFY944G-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/REnMEnCGVgxZadbdFY944G-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/REnMEnCGVgxZadbdFY944G-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/REnMEnCGVgxZadbdFY944G-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/REnMEnCGVgxZadbdFY944G-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Pinarello-Q36.5 poach Tour de l&#8217;Avenir runner-up and top Belgian prospect Niels Driesen for 2027<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L7jVF4Xg8bmwqFk9LoQQWc-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L7jVF4Xg8bmwqFk9LoQQWc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L7jVF4Xg8bmwqFk9LoQQWc-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, 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class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3P3MbfJu7yiBwFAdoC3gmP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3P3MbfJu7yiBwFAdoC3gmP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3P3MbfJu7yiBwFAdoC3gmP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3P3MbfJu7yiBwFAdoC3gmP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3P3MbfJu7yiBwFAdoC3gmP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I want to win more races no matter what they are&#8217; \u2013 Lennert Van Eetvelt switches Lotto for NSN in three-year deal<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S8XBVXkADYwhYuZWL5XML3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S8XBVXkADYwhYuZWL5XML3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S8XBVXkADYwhYuZWL5XML3-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S8XBVXkADYwhYuZWL5XML3-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S8XBVXkADYwhYuZWL5XML3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tadej Poga\u010dar gets a new teammate for 2027 as UAE Team Emirates-XRG sign Italian all-rounder<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Transfers<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3nufag4M6HwNepdhPMZpR-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3nufag4M6HwNepdhPMZpR-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3nufag4M6HwNepdhPMZpR-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3nufag4M6HwNepdhPMZpR-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3nufag4M6HwNepdhPMZpR-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">EF Education-EasyPost continue post-Carapaz rebuild for 2027 with two more development team graduates<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VcyEUFoxf5hKjNkmnmjuoY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VcyEUFoxf5hKjNkmnmjuoY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VcyEUFoxf5hKjNkmnmjuoY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VcyEUFoxf5hKjNkmnmjuoY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VcyEUFoxf5hKjNkmnmjuoY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d&#8217;s options for a 2027 contract narrow as two teams drop out of the running for his signature<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVFobMWmD8ANC7GDbe2KK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVFobMWmD8ANC7GDbe2KK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVFobMWmD8ANC7GDbe2KK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVFobMWmD8ANC7GDbe2KK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVFobMWmD8ANC7GDbe2KK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;m fed up with this&#8217;- Paul Seixas says making decision about future team after 2027 is an &#8216;increasingly oppressive&#8217; process<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wJT8XZexHiSNBpHCgzXfff-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wJT8XZexHiSNBpHCgzXfff-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wJT8XZexHiSNBpHCgzXfff-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wJT8XZexHiSNBpHCgzXfff-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, 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I am convinced we will be successful.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Herregodts will become the second Belgian racing for the Spanish WorldTour team, linking up with Cian Uijtdebroeks, who left Visma-Lease a Bike for Movistar after the 2025 season.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase md:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FBSi4UQHkiSV7yj9nMosmJ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FBSi4UQHkiSV7yj9nMosmJ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Movistar poach top under-23 talent from UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9fzcrARcoekQdu5KYxJuV6-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9fzcrARcoekQdu5KYxJuV6-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG bolster Classics squad with young Frenchman from Decathlon CMA CGM<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/REnMEnCGVgxZadbdFY944G-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/REnMEnCGVgxZadbdFY944G-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Pinarello-Q36.5 poach Tour de l&#8217;Avenir runner-up and top Belgian prospect Niels Driesen for 2027<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I have spoken a little with Cian and also with the team to get to know the way they work,&#8221; 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l&#8217;Avenir runner-up and top Belgian prospect Niels Driesen for 2027<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L7jVF4Xg8bmwqFk9LoQQWc-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L7jVF4Xg8bmwqFk9LoQQWc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L7jVF4Xg8bmwqFk9LoQQWc-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L7jVF4Xg8bmwqFk9LoQQWc-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L7jVF4Xg8bmwqFk9LoQQWc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Abel Balderstone breaks contract to join UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3P3MbfJu7yiBwFAdoC3gmP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3P3MbfJu7yiBwFAdoC3gmP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3P3MbfJu7yiBwFAdoC3gmP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3P3MbfJu7yiBwFAdoC3gmP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3P3MbfJu7yiBwFAdoC3gmP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I want to win more races no matter what they are&#8217; \u2013 Lennert Van Eetvelt switches Lotto for NSN in three-year deal<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S8XBVXkADYwhYuZWL5XML3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S8XBVXkADYwhYuZWL5XML3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S8XBVXkADYwhYuZWL5XML3-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S8XBVXkADYwhYuZWL5XML3-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S8XBVXkADYwhYuZWL5XML3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tadej Poga\u010dar gets a new teammate for 2027 as UAE Team Emirates-XRG sign Italian all-rounder<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Transfers<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3nufag4M6HwNepdhPMZpR-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3nufag4M6HwNepdhPMZpR-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3nufag4M6HwNepdhPMZpR-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3nufag4M6HwNepdhPMZpR-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3nufag4M6HwNepdhPMZpR-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">EF Education-EasyPost continue post-Carapaz rebuild for 2027 with two more development team graduates<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VcyEUFoxf5hKjNkmnmjuoY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VcyEUFoxf5hKjNkmnmjuoY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VcyEUFoxf5hKjNkmnmjuoY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VcyEUFoxf5hKjNkmnmjuoY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VcyEUFoxf5hKjNkmnmjuoY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d&#8217;s options for a 2027 contract narrow as two teams drop out of the running for his signature<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVFobMWmD8ANC7GDbe2KK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVFobMWmD8ANC7GDbe2KK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVFobMWmD8ANC7GDbe2KK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVFobMWmD8ANC7GDbe2KK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3gVFobMWmD8ANC7GDbe2KK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;m fed up with this&#8217;- Paul Seixas says making decision about future team after 2027 is an &#8216;increasingly oppressive&#8217; process<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wJT8XZexHiSNBpHCgzXfff-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wJT8XZexHiSNBpHCgzXfff-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wJT8XZexHiSNBpHCgzXfff-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wJT8XZexHiSNBpHCgzXfff-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wJT8XZexHiSNBpHCgzXfff-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Not everybody will be happy with the decisions we&#8217;ll have to take, but we welcome that&#8217; &#8211; Lidl-Trek management recognise potential pitfalls of their star-studded lineup for 2027<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nGkvmgnuXQoY5uJZfagTEe-840-80.jpeg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nGkvmgnuXQoY5uJZfagTEe-650-80.jpeg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nGkvmgnuXQoY5uJZfagTEe-500-80.jpeg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nGkvmgnuXQoY5uJZfagTEe-450-80.jpeg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nGkvmgnuXQoY5uJZfagTEe-320-80.jpeg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Gleb Syritsa leaves XDS Astana for China Anta-Mentech as part of ambitious 2027 project<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dgVhPhWPcbwqBu4RGLe7WX-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dgVhPhWPcbwqBu4RGLe7WX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dgVhPhWPcbwqBu4RGLe7WX-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dgVhPhWPcbwqBu4RGLe7WX-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dgVhPhWPcbwqBu4RGLe7WX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I will pour my heart and soul into becoming a better rider\u2019 &#8211; Mountain bike star Jolanda Neff makes surprise move to Fenix-Premier Tech<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xDHnf35s3UfudyZTfLpf7P-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xDHnf35s3UfudyZTfLpf7P-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xDHnf35s3UfudyZTfLpf7P-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xDHnf35s3UfudyZTfLpf7P-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xDHnf35s3UfudyZTfLpf7P-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">TotalEnergies team survives as new three-year sponsor announcement imminent<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E7H4Lv5CrBa4P9FDLVN3CP-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E7H4Lv5CrBa4P9FDLVN3CP-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E7H4Lv5CrBa4P9FDLVN3CP-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E7H4Lv5CrBa4P9FDLVN3CP-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E7H4Lv5CrBa4P9FDLVN3CP-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;If you like it, then why would you stop?&#8217; \u2013 Approaching his 40s, Wout Poels continues into 19th and final pro season with Unibet Rose Rockets in 2027<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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