The Spanish team Movistar Team is busy finalizing the squad for the upcoming season. The team representing the major telecommunications group aims to start 2024 with 27 cyclists, as reported by the Spanish sports newspaper Marca.
Key leaders will remain in the team
It is certain that classification leaders Enric Mas, Alex Aranburu, Ruben Guerreiro, Oier Lazkano, Vinicius Rangel, Iván Romeo, and Sergio Samitier will continue with Movistar in 2024. These cyclists still have valid contracts with the Spanish team.
Nelson Oliveira and other key riders from the team will also stay
The future of Johan Jacobs, Iván García Cortina, Jorge Arcas, Will Barta, Fernando Gaviria, Einer Rubio, Antonio Pedrero, Gonzalo Serrano, Albert Torres, Gregor Mühlberger, Mathias Norsgaard, and the Portuguese rider Nelson Oliveira will also be with Movistar since the team’s coach, Eusebio Unzué, has already announced interest in extending expiring contracts.
Several cyclists are leaving the team.
These departures include Matteo Jorgenson (Jumbo-Visma), Max Kanter (Astana Qazaqstan), Gorka Izagirre (Cofidis), Óscar Rodríguez (INEOS Grenadiers), and Carlos Verona (Lidl-Trek). German rider Juri Hollman is also seeking opportunities elsewhere, though it’s unclear where his future lies. Additionally, Abner González’s situation suggests he is likely to depart from Movistar as well.
Seven new signings for 2024
Movistar has not yet announced any transfers, but according to Marca, the team will be adding five new cyclists. These are rumored to be Rémi Cavagna, Davide Formolo, Vuelta revelation Pelayo Sánchez, Carlos Canal, and promising Italian Manlio Moro.
In addition, Javier Romo, who currently rides for the Astana Qazqstan Team, is also set to reinforce the team. Movistar is also reportedly working on bringing in Jon Barrenetxea from Caja Rural-Seguros RGA, although the Basque rider is said to be in contention between Bahrain Victorious and Cofidis.