Cian uijtdebroeks has broken his contract with visma-lease a bike. The 22-year-old Belgian Rider Has Signed a four-year contract with the Spanish Movistar. It is the second time that uijtdebroeks has broken a cycling contract.
Uijtdebroeks had a contract with visma-lease a bike until the end of 2027.
It is not the first time that uijtdebroeks has had a current contract terminated. At the end of 2023, he left bora-hansgrohe for fishing, which led to a tumultuous transfer saga. After a long tug-of-war, bora-hansgrohe possible agreed to the transfer, as did the international cycling federation uci.
At Visma, uijtdebroeks struggled with illness and injuries in His first year, which prevented major successes. Last Summer, He Achieved His First Professional Victories in the Tour de l’Ain with a Stage Win and the Overall Victory.
“The past Two years I have learned a lot About training methods, Nutrition and many other aspects of professional cycling. However, I feel that now is the time to broaders my horizons,” Says uijtthebroeks about his Sudden Departure. “Riders Like Valverde, Quintana and Mas Have Achieved Incredible Successes at Movistar and I Hope to Contribute to the Future Victories of the Team.”
Visma Team Manager Richard Plugge also Responded in Movistar’s Press Release to Uijtdebroeks’ Departure. “The Honest Story is that Cian’s Ambitions and Those of the Team Began To Diverge,” Plugge Said.
“At this moment, we cannot sacrifice cian the role and the competition program that he believes is essential for his development. After open and honest discussions, we agree to his request to take a new step in his career.”