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Visma-Lease a Bike reportedly ends its pursuit of Roglič
Visma-Lease a Bike has told Primož Roglič's entourage it is no longer pursuing his signing, according to WielerFlits as reported by Wielernieuws. Visma-Lease a Bike had reportedly re-contacted him about a return, and he had spoken with the team about a possible comeback. The team gave no reason, and team sources declined to clarify. His Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe contract expires and he is unsigned for next year.
What this means
Visma-Lease a Bike is no longer an option for Roglič's 2027. Before Il Lombardia he had been linked to Tudor Pro Cycling, Lotto-Intermarché and Pinarello-Q36.5, and no deal was agreed. He said then that it was possible Il Lombardia would be his final race.
Het Laatste Nieuws separately reported that Visma-Lease a Bike decided against signing Roglič after holding talks with him. Visma-Lease a Bike has 29 riders under contract for 2027 and wants 30. For the last place it is weighing three options, including a rider from its development team. WielerFlits reports Elliot Rowe, 20, is slightly preferred over Ashlin Barry, the recent world under-23 champion. Visma may also watch Picnic PostNL, Jayco AlUla and TotalEnergies, which were missing from the UCI's first list of complete licence files. Roglič spent eight years at Visma-Lease a Bike before three seasons at Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe.
Sources
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